Darylle
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "daru" meaning "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Darylle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darylle today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darylle births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darylle. 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 Darylle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,750
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Darylle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darylle 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 Darylle 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darylle
The name Darylle is believed to have originated from the Old French name Derile, which was derived from the Germanic root "der" meaning "war" or "army". It is thought to have emerged around the 11th century during the medieval period in France.
One of the earliest known references to the name Darylle can be found in a historical record from the year 1274, where it was listed as the name of a knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade. This suggests that the name may have been associated with military or warrior traditions during that time.
In the 14th century, a French poet named Darylle de Vitry was known for his works exploring themes of courtly love and chivalry. He was born around 1320 and is considered one of the earliest recorded individuals with this name.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Darylle Roberti (1472-1537) gained recognition for his frescoes and religious works adorning churches in Venice and Padua. His art often depicted scenes from biblical stories and Christian symbolism.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer named Darylle van Riebeeck (1619-1677) was notable for establishing the first permanent European settlement in South Africa, which later became Cape Town. He played a significant role in the early colonization efforts of the Dutch East India Company.
Another historical figure with the name Darylle was a French mathematician and astronomer named Darylle de Longchamps (1683-1762). He made contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was elected to the prestigious French Academy of Sciences in 1719.
While the name Darylle has seen limited usage throughout history, it has maintained a connection to its roots in Old French and Germanic languages, often associated with military, artistic, or intellectual pursuits in various cultural contexts.
People
Darylle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darylle 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
Darylle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darylle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darylle 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Darylle a common name?
We classify Darylle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darylle most popular?
The single biggest year for Darylle was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darylle is about 48 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 Darylle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darylle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darylle 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 Darylle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darylle 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 Darylle 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 Darylle?
You can see how many Americans are named Darylle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.