Datril
Meaning unknown, likely a invented name with no definitive origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Datril. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Datril today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Datril births was 1975 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Datril. 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 Datril. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1975
11 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1975 SSA rank
#4,937
Tracked since 1975
Gender
Gender distribution for Datril
Datril is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 6 (54.5%) were male and 5 (45.5%) were female.
Datril as a male name
- Ranked #4,937 in 1975
- 6 male births in 1975
- Peak: 1975 (6 births)
Datril as a female name
- Ranked #9,402 in 1975
- 5 female births in 1975
- Peak: 1975 (5 births)
Popularity
Datril: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Datril 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 Datril 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 | 5 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Datril
The name Datril is believed to have originated in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "da-tir," which roughly translate to "guardian of the mountain." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived in or protected mountainous regions.
One of the earliest known references to the name Datril can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the city of Uruk, dating back to around 2800 BCE. These inscriptions detail the exploits of a warrior named Datril, who is said to have defended the city from invading tribes.
In the centuries that followed, the name Datril appeared sporadically in various ancient texts and historical records across the Middle East. It was particularly prevalent among the Akkadian and Babylonian civilizations, which succeeded the Sumerians in the region.
One notable figure bearing the name Datril was an Assyrian king who ruled in the 9th century BCE. He is mentioned in the Assyrian royal annals as having led successful military campaigns against neighboring kingdoms and expanding the boundaries of the Assyrian Empire.
Another individual of historical significance was Datril ibn al-Khwarizmi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry and is credited with introducing the concept of algorithms to the Western world.
During the medieval period, the name Datril was also found in various parts of Europe, particularly in the regions that had been influenced by the Arabic and Persian cultures. One such figure was Datril de Montfort, a French knight who participated in the Crusades and fought in the siege of Acre in 1191 CE.
In the Renaissance era, the name Datril gained popularity among Italian families, with notable individuals such as Datril Buonarroti, a renowned sculptor and painter who lived from 1475 to 1564 CE. He was a contemporary of the legendary artist Michelangelo and is known for his intricate marble sculptures that adorned many churches and palaces in Italy.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Datril was Datril Vespucci, an Italian merchant and explorer who was born in 1454 CE. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the coast of South America and lent his name to the continent of America, which was initially referred to as the "Amerigo Vespucci" in his honor.
People
Datril + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Datril 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
Datril: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Datril?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Datril 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Datril a common name?
We classify Datril as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Datril most popular?
The single biggest year for Datril was 1975, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Datril 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 Datril in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Datril a male name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Datril 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 Datril still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Datril 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 Datril 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 Americans are named Datril?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.