The name Daryl is of English origin and it means "from the ocean meadow". It is derived from the Old English words "dēor" which means deer, and "lēah" which means meadow or clearing. The name has been used since the Middle Ages but its popularity has varied over time.
In medieval England, the name Daryl was often given to children born in areas with a large deer population or near bodies of water. It was also used as a nickname for someone who had the characteristics of a deer such as gracefulness and swiftness.
The name Daryl gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. It was among the top 1000 most popular boy names in the US between the 1930s and the 1970s, with its peak popularity occurring in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Today, Daryl is still used as a given name but it has become less common. It is often spelled variations such as Daryll or Darryl. The name remains popular among those who appreciate its unique sound and meaning.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Daryll has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States. The earliest records date back to 1934 with a total of 6 births that year. The number of newborns named Daryll fluctuated annually until peaking in 1957 with 45 births.
After this peak, there was a noticeable decline in the popularity of the name, dropping to as low as 5 births per year between 2000 and 2004. There were no recorded births with the name Daryll between 2005 and 2009, suggesting a significant decrease in its usage during this period.
However, starting from 2010, there has been a resurgence of the name, with consistent births occurring each year until the most recent data available in 2023. It is encouraging to see that despite fluctuations over time, Daryll remains a unique and distinctive name choice for parents in the United States today.
In total, from 1934 to 2023, there have been 1697 births of children named Daryll in the United States. This demonstrates that while it may not be one of the most popular names, Daryll has maintained a steady presence among American baby names throughout the years.