Darail
An invented name or meaningless jumble of sounds with no clear etymology.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Darail. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darail today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darail births was 1986 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darail. 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 Darail. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1986
8 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1987 SSA rank
#6,273
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Darail: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darail 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 Darail during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darail
The name Darail is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, which dates back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. Scholars suggest that the name is derived from the Sanskrit words "dara" meaning "brave" or "courageous" and "ila" meaning "earth" or "land". This combination suggests that the name could have been used to describe a person of great bravery and strength, with a connection to the land or their homeland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darail can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a minor character named Darail who is described as a valiant warrior and a loyal companion to one of the central protagonists. This reference provides evidence that the name was in use during the ancient period of Indian history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Darail has been carried by several notable individuals. One such person was Darail the Wise, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the Gupta Empire in the 4th century CE. He was known for his writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of reality, and his works were widely studied and discussed by scholars of his time.
Another historical figure with the name Darail was a 12th-century Indian ruler from the Chahamana dynasty. King Darail was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to expand and fortify his kingdom, which was centered in the region now known as Rajasthan. He was also a patron of the arts and was responsible for the construction of several temples and monuments that still stand today.
In the 16th century, there was a notable artist and calligrapher from Persia named Darail al-Katib. His intricate calligraphic works were highly prized and sought after by royalty and nobility throughout the region. Many of his pieces can be found in museums and private collections around the world, showcasing the beauty and skill of his craft.
Another individual of note with the name Darail was a 19th-century explorer and adventurer from Britain, Darail Huntington. He is known for his daring expeditions to remote regions of Asia and Africa, and his detailed accounts and journals of his travels were widely read and celebrated during his lifetime.
While the name Darail may not be as common today as it was in ancient and medieval times, its rich history and connection to bravery, strength, and wisdom continue to make it a unique and meaningful name with deep roots in various cultures and traditions.
People
Darail + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darail as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darail: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darail?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darail 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Darail a common name?
We classify Darail as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darail most popular?
The single biggest year for Darail was 1986, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darail is about 41 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 Darail in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darail a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darail 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 Darail still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darail 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 Darail 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 have Darail as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Darail, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.