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Summary

The name Darryl has French origins, meaning 'belonging to the oak tree'. It evolved from the surname D'Arielle and became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is associated with traits of strength and stability, reflecting its meaning. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.

The name Darryl is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darryl has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Darryl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2867th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 380th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 142nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 174th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 262nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 684th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1346th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4068th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2077th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3947th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5760th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20356th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Darryl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.