Boy · 1051st of 10,718
Daryle
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
2,831
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1970
Peak Popularity Year
147
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Daryle stands across generations
This name is not present in the Generation Alpha ranking.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Daryle has its roots in Old French, meaning 'belonging to Airelle'. It evolved from d'Airelle to Darrell and then to Daryle. The name does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Daryle is often viewed as a unique name today, with variants such as Darrell and Daryl being more common.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛrɪl/
Origin
English
Etymology
Daryle is a variant of the name Darrell, which is derived from the Old French name 'd'Airelle', meaning 'from Airelle'.
Meaning
belonging to Airelle
Language Evolution
d'Airelle, Darrell, Daryle
Historical Usage
Daryle emerged as a given name in the 20th century, gaining popularity particularly in the United States during the mid-1900s.
Variants & Derivatives
Darrell, Daryl, Daryll
Modern Popularity & Image
Daryle is perceived as a unique and modern name, though it is less common today compared to its variants.
Famous People
Daryle Lamonica - American football player, Daryle Singletary - American country music singer
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 147 peak births in 1970
Geographic Spread
Popular across 24 US states, with strongest presence in North Dakota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 9 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 10 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3744th of 7545 | 75 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1631st of 6773 | 341 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1082nd of 7552 | 922 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1051st of 10718 | 949 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3398th of 16616 | 257 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9800th of 24088 | 89 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4870th of 9204 | 59 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4872nd of 12526 | 124 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 16521st of 19264 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |