Daryla
A feminine variant of the name "Daryl" of Old English origin meaning "dear one" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Daryla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daryla today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daryla births was 1966 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daryla. 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 Daryla. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1966
7 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1970 SSA rank
#8,248
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Daryla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daryla from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 18 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
Daryla 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 Daryla 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 Daryla
The name Daryla is a unique and relatively uncommon name that has its origins in the ancient Celtic culture. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "dara," which means "oak tree." The oak tree held great significance in Celtic mythology and was revered as a symbol of strength, endurance, and wisdom.
In ancient times, the Celts inhabited various regions across Europe, including present-day Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and parts of France and Spain. The name Daryla was likely used by Celtic communities in these areas as early as the 5th century BCE. It is possible that the name was originally a descriptive term used to refer to someone who lived near an oak grove or had a particular affinity for these majestic trees.
While there are no known direct references to the name Daryla in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Celtic roots suggest it may have been used as a personal name among the ancient Druids or other Celtic spiritual leaders. The Druids held a deep reverence for nature and may have bestowed such names upon individuals as a way to honor the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daryla can be traced back to the 9th century CE, when it was mentioned in an Irish monastic record. This document referred to a woman named Daryla, who was believed to be a member of a religious order or community.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Daryla:
1. Daryla of Kildare (c. 850 CE - 912 CE) - An Irish abbess and scholar known for her contributions to the preservation of ancient Celtic manuscripts and teachings.
2. Daryla de Montfort (c. 1190 CE - 1260 CE) - A French noblewoman and crusader who accompanied her husband on the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land.
3. Daryla MacGregor (c. 1520 CE - 1585 CE) - A Scottish chieftain and warrior who played a significant role in the clan battles of the 16th century.
4. Daryla Beaumont (c. 1650 CE - 1718 CE) - An English poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their witty and satirical commentary on society.
5. Daryla Rousseau (c. 1790 CE - 1865 CE) - A French philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of 19th century Paris.
While the name Daryla has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its Celtic origins and connection to the revered oak tree have endowed it with a sense of strength, resilience, and wisdom. Those who have borne this name over the centuries have often embodied these qualities, leaving a lasting impact on their respective fields and societies.
People
Daryla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daryla 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
Daryla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daryla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daryla 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Daryla a common name?
We classify Daryla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daryla most popular?
The single biggest year for Daryla was 1966, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daryla is about 63 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 Daryla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daryla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daryla 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.
Is Daryla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daryla 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 Daryla 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 common is the name Daryla?
See how many people have the name Daryla on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.