Daralyn
A feminine name derived from Old English meaning "valley with deer".
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the first name Daralyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daralyn today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daralyn births was 1958 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daralyn. 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.
People living today
295
~ 1 in 1,161,879 Americans
Peak year
1958
12 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,836
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Daralyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daralyn from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daralyn 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 Daralyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daralyn
The name Daralyn is believed to have originated from a combination of the Gaelic name Dara, meaning "oak tree," and the Germanic suffix "-lyn," which means "small lake" or "pool." This unique blend of Celtic and Germanic roots suggests that the name may have emerged during a period of cultural exchange between these two groups, potentially in regions where their territories overlapped.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daralyn can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in an ancient Irish manuscript known as the Book of Leinster. This text, which served as a repository for Irish mythology and history, contained references to a legendary figure named Daralyn, though details about their life and significance remain scarce.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Daralyn was occasionally encountered in various historical records and chronicles, particularly in regions with strong Celtic and Germanic influences. However, it was not until the Renaissance period that the name began to gain more widespread recognition and use.
One notable bearer of the name Daralyn was a 16th-century Welsh poet and bard, Daralyn ap Rhys (c. 1520-1585), whose works contributed to the preservation and promotion of Welsh literature and culture during a time of English influence and suppression. Her poems and songs celebrated the beauty of the Welsh landscape and the resilience of her people, earning her a revered place in the annals of Welsh literary history.
In the 17th century, Daralyn Fitzgerald (1605-1677) was a prominent figure in the Irish nobility, known for her involvement in the Irish Confederate Wars and her efforts to protect the rights and lands of her family during the tumultuous period of English colonization and the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Daralyn was Daralyn O'Connor (1745-1825), an Irish scholar and linguist who dedicated her life to the preservation and study of the Irish language and its rich literary traditions. Her extensive research and publications played a crucial role in reviving interest in the Irish language and culture during a time when they faced significant challenges.
Daralyn MacGregor (1810-1892), a Scottish writer and historian, made significant contributions to the documentation and understanding of Scottish history and folklore. Her works, which explored the rich tapestry of Scottish culture and traditions, shed light on the lives and experiences of ordinary people, providing invaluable insights into the country's past.
People
Daralyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daralyn 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
Daralyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daralyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daralyn 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 1,161,879 US residents.
Is Daralyn a common name?
We classify Daralyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 346 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daralyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Daralyn was 1958, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daralyn is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daralyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daralyn in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.