Meaning, origin, history
Darryl is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English elements "beorht" meaning "bright, famous" and "leof" meaning "dear, beloved". The name was first introduced to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066, but it fell out of favor during the Middle Ages. It experienced a revival in popularity during the Victorian era and has since become more common. Some notable individuals named Darryl include American basketball player Darryl Strawberry and Canadian singer Darryl Henry, also known as Drake. The name is often shortened to Darry or Dar. There are no significant historical figures associated with this name, nor are there any famous events or holidays tied to it.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Darryl since 1880
Total births
1,134
Total since 1880
Peak year
1963
47 births
in 2011
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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