Will my child share the name Daryl with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Daryl per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Daryl in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Daryl becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Daryl is rising: up 135 places since 2020, to #2,269 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #257 in 1996.

Is Daryl a good choice for a distinctive name?

Daryl is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Daryl a popular baby name in the United States?

Daryl does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2269

Daryl

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Daryl is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Daryl in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Daryl

Daryl has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 518 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #691 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Daryl is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Daryl in their class.