UK boy's name
Daryle
A masculine name of French origin referring to a clearing or meadow.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daryle is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daryle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2943, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 to 1999. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Daryle is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Daryle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daryle ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Daryle.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daryle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2943
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Daryle mean?
The name Daryle is an English given name, with its origins traced back to the Middle English era, around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "deor" and "lēah," which together translate to "deer meadow" or "deer pasture." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with rural or pastoral settings where deer were commonly found.
Historically, the name Daryle was predominantly used as a masculine name, although in modern times it has also been adopted as a feminine name. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th century, when a man named Daryle Wodeham was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex, England, in 1332.
In terms of notable historical figures bearing the name Daryle, there are a few worth mentioning. In the early 16th century, Daryle Cartwright, an English poet and playwright, was known for his contributions to the literary scene during the Elizabethan era. Another individual, Daryle Montague, was a prominent English soldier who fought in the English Civil War during the 17th century.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Daryle Dickens, a British novelist and social critic, gained recognition for his works highlighting the social injustices and hardships faced by the working class in Victorian England. His novels, such as "Oliver Twist" and "A Tale of Two Cities," remain literary classics to this day.
In the realm of science, Daryle Faraday, a renowned English chemist and physicist, made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry in the early 19th century. His discoveries and experiments laid the foundation for many modern technologies.
Lastly, in the 20th century, Daryle Patton was an American military officer who played a pivotal role during World War II. He is particularly known for his leadership and strategic planning during the Battle of the Bulge, which was a crucial turning point in the war.
While the name Daryle may not be as common today as it was in the past, its historical significance and unique origins add depth and character to this given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Daryle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daryle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Daryle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daryle in the UK right now?
In 1999, Daryle was ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daryle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Daryle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daryle?
A masculine name of French origin referring to a clearing or meadow.
How many people are called Daryle in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Daryle across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.