Why Darryl Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Darryl” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Darryl” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Lyrrad.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Yrdlra.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Darryl

The true meaning of ‘Darryl’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Darryl is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Darryl, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic. You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You are often seen wearing functional clothing that can work for day and night events. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Darryl Popular?

“Darryl” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Oklahoma as reported in the 1970 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only six babies in Oklahoma have the same name as you in 1970. A total of 1,381 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1961 with a total of 5,132 babies. That’s a lot of baby Darryls.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Darryl” was recorded 93,253 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Darryls to occupy the country of Isle of Man with an estimated population of 84,710.

The name first appeared in the year 1913 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1960 with a rank of #96 nationwide and was registered 4,432 times as a baby boy’s name. Darryl became a popular boy’s name in the state of District of Columbia in the year 1964. It ranked #31 with 109 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1962 in the state of California with 484 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of District of Columbia for 27 years from 1954 to 1997 (may not be consecutive).

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Darryl” was recorded 92,928 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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