Darroll
A masculine given name transferred from a surname of uncertain origin, possibly Old English or Old French.
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Darroll. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darroll today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darroll births was 1957 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darroll. 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
- • The typical person named Darroll is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Darrolls were born before 1970.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
1957
17 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1985 SSA rank
#5,956
Tracked since 1924
Census
Darroll in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 265 people with the first name Darroll, which placed it at #32,010 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
#32,010
National first-name rank
People counted
265
265 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
59.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Darroll
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Darroll is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are Black (31.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Darroll 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 Darroll at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White59.6% · 158
- Black or African American31.3% · 83
- Two or more races3.0% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 4
Popularity
Darroll: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darroll from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 105 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darroll 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 Darroll during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darroll
The given name Darroll has its roots in the English language, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variation of the name Darryl, which itself derives from the Old French name Derouille or Deroville, meaning "from the town of Roville."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darroll can be found in the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and parish records across England. During this time, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Darrol, Darolle, and Darrole, reflecting the fluid nature of naming conventions in medieval times.
In terms of historical references, the name Darroll does not appear to have been prominently featured in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or major historical records. However, it is worth noting that the name's roots can be traced back to the Norman conquest of England in 1066, as many French names and influences were introduced into English society during this period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Darroll. One of the earliest recorded examples is Darroll Williamson (c. 1520 – 1587), an English merchant and explorer who was part of the famous expedition led by Sir Francis Drake in the late 16th century.
Another notable figure was Darroll Insley (1788 – 1865), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent landowner and philanthropist in his native Yorkshire.
In the 20th century, Darroll Powe (1904 – 1981) was an American civil rights activist and educator who played a pivotal role in the desegregation of schools in the southern United States.
Darroll Fulton (1923 – 2005) was a Canadian actor and playwright, best known for his work in the theater and on television in the latter half of the 20th century.
Lastly, Darroll Powe (born 1985) is a former professional ice hockey player who spent several seasons in the National Hockey League with teams like the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the name Darroll throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and adaptability across different cultures and time periods.
People
Darroll + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darroll 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
Darroll: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darroll?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darroll 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 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Darroll a common name?
We classify Darroll as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 396 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darroll most popular?
The single biggest year for Darroll was 1957, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darroll is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Darroll in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 265 people with the name Darroll, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,010 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 Darroll 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 Darroll?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Darroll appears almost entirely male. Of the 255 people counted with this name, 99.2% were male and only a very small share were female. 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 Darroll?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Darroll is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are Black (31.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Darroll most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Darroll in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.6% (158 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 Darroll in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darroll a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darroll 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 Darroll still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darroll 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 Darroll 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 Americans are named Darroll?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.