Darrly
A masculine English name, a variant of Darnell derived from French.
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Darrly. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darrly today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darrly births was 1965 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darrly. 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.
People living today
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
1965
25 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,103
Tracked since 1957
Census
Darrly in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 274 people with the first name Darrly, which placed it at #31,306 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#31,306
National first-name rank
People counted
274
274 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
74.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Darrly
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Darrly is Black at 74.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.3%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Darrly described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Darrly at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.5% · 204
- White15.3% · 42
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 9
- Two or more races2.9% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 5
Popularity
Darrly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darrly from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 187 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darrly 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 Darrly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Darrlys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Darrly
The name Darrly is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language, where it was derived from the word "doire," meaning "oak tree" or "oak grove." This connection to nature and the mighty oak tree imbued the name with a sense of strength, resilience, and endurance.
In the Middle Ages, the name Darrly gained popularity among the Gaelic people of Ireland and Scotland. It was often bestowed upon individuals who possessed a commanding presence or were considered leaders within their communities. The name's association with the oak tree also held symbolic significance, representing longevity, wisdom, and steadfastness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darrly can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In this text, a chieftain named Darrly mac Conchobair is mentioned as having led his clan in a victorious battle against rival tribes in the year 1152.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Darrly. In the 16th century, Darrly O'Donnell was a prominent Irish chieftain who played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English rule. His unwavering leadership and military prowess earned him a place in the annals of Irish history.
During the 17th century, Darrly Bremner, a Scottish soldier and diplomat, gained recognition for his service in the Thirty Years' War. His courage and diplomatic skills were highly regarded, and he was instrumental in negotiating peace treaties between warring factions.
In the realm of literature, Darrly McCarthy, an Irish poet born in 1845, made significant contributions to the literary landscape. His works explored themes of nature, identity, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy.
Another notable figure was Darrly Williamson, a 19th-century American explorer and naturalist. His expeditions to the American West and his detailed observations of the region's flora and fauna helped further our understanding of the continent's diverse ecosystems.
While the name Darrly may not be as common as it once was, its rich heritage and connections to nature, strength, and leadership continue to resonate throughout time. Each individual who bears this name carries a piece of history and the legacy of those who came before them.
People
Darrly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darrly 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
Darrly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darrly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darrly 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 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Darrly a common name?
We classify Darrly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 347 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darrly most popular?
The single biggest year for Darrly was 1965, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darrly is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Darrly in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 274 people with the name Darrly, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #31,306 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Darrly in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Darrly?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Darrly leans strongly male. 265 people counted with this name were male (97.8%), compared with 6 female bearers (2.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Darrly?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Darrly is Black at 74.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.3%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Darrly most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Darrly in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.5% (204 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Darrly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darrly a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darrly 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 Darrly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darrly 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 Darrly 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.
How many people have the name Darrly?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.