Darry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Darry is an English name that is derived from the Old Irish name Daire, meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile'. It evolved from Daire to Darren in modern English and then became known as Darry. While it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name is associated with a casual and approachable image today, and notable individuals with this name include Darryl Strawberry and Darryl Hall.
The name Darry is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Darry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3525th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1208th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1731st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4053rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11216th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21250th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Darry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darry"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛri/
Origin
English
Etymology
Darry is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Darren, which is thought to derive from the Irish surname O'Daire, meaning 'descendant of Daire'. Daire itself means 'fruitful' or 'fertile' in Old Irish.
Meaning
fruitful, fertile
Language Evolution
Daire (Old Irish), Darren (Modern English), Darry (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Darry gained popularity in the late 20th century as a variant of Darren, becoming more common in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Darren, Dare, Darryl
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Darry has a casual and approachable image, though it is less common than its variants such as Darren.
Famous People
Darryl Strawberry (former professional baseball player), Darryl Hall (singer and musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darry"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Darry"
"Darry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3525th of 6773 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1208th of 7552 | 754 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1731st of 10718 | 429 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4053rd of 16616 | 198 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11216th of 24088 | 67 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21250th of 23106 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Darry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
54.94% 1335th/2430 |
39.36% 1123rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
38.69% 1361st/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Darry" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.