Adaryll
A variation of the masculine name Adaryl, potentially derived from Welsh origins.
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Adaryll. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adaryll today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adaryll births was 1972 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adaryll. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adaryll. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
1972
9 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1979 SSA rank
#4,846
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Adaryll: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adaryll by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adaryll during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 | 0 | 43 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adaryll
The name Adaryll is a fascinating one with a rich history and cultural significance. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited the British Isles and parts of continental Europe. Derived from the Celtic root words "ad" meaning "fire" and "ryll" meaning "stream," the name Adaryll could be interpreted as "fiery stream" or "stream of fire."
In the early medieval period, the name Adaryll was particularly popular among the Britons, a Celtic people who lived in what is now England and Wales. It was a common name for both men and women, often bestowed upon those born near rivers or streams, as the Celts revered bodies of water and believed them to be sacred.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adaryll can be found in the Welsh epic poem "The Mabinogion," dating back to the 11th or 12th century. In this collection of ancient tales, Adaryll is mentioned as the name of a legendary warrior known for his bravery and skill in battle.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Adaryll gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Celtic cultural influences. In 1162, an Adaryll of Gwynedd was recorded as a prominent figure in Welsh history, known for his role in the succession disputes of the time.
As the centuries passed, the name Adaryll continued to be used, albeit less frequently. In the 16th century, an Adaryll MacCormaic was a renowned Irish poet and scholar, renowned for his contributions to the preservation of Gaelic literature and traditions.
In more recent history, Adaryll Wilkinson (1891-1968) was a British architect and designer who played a significant role in the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century. His work, characterized by a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern design principles, left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the United Kingdom.
Another notable figure with the name Adaryll was Adaryll Crichton (1914-1992), a Scottish artist and painter whose vibrant landscapes and portrayals of rural life earned him widespread acclaim in the latter half of the 20th century.
While the name Adaryll has become less common in modern times, its rich history and deep-rooted connections to Celtic culture and mythology make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a strong sense of heritage and tradition.
People
Adaryll + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adaryll as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adaryll: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adaryll?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adaryll going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Adaryll a common name?
We classify Adaryll as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adaryll most popular?
The single biggest year for Adaryll was 1972, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adaryll is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adaryll in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adaryll a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adaryll in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adaryll still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adaryll in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adaryll can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Adaryll?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Adaryll, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.