Darryl Colby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darryl Colby — English
101K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darryl Colby is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darryl is a masculine given name of English origin. Darryl is a given name, a variant spelling of Darell. Variations of this name include: Daryl, Daryll, Darryll, and Darrel. Darryl Brown (West Indian cricketer) (born 1973) Darryl Brown (South African cricketer) (born 1983) Darryl Byrd (born 1960), American former football player Darryl David (born 1971), a member of the Singapore Parliament Darryl Dawkins (1957–2015), American National Basketball Association player Darryl Dikarrna Brown, Australian didgeridoo master Darryl Drake (1956–2019), American football coach and player Darryl Fitzwater Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints in t. The surname Colby: Colby is a surname. Anita Colby (1914–1972), American actress Anthony Colby (1792–1873), American politician Bainbridge Colby (1869–1950), American politician Barbara Colby (1940–1975), American actress Brandon Colby, American physician Carlos W. Colby (1837–1922), American soldier Casey Colby (born 1974), American ski jumper C. B. Darryl is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 101K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darryl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darryl

English

Darryl is a given name, a variant spelling of Darell. Variations of this name include: Daryl, Daryll, Darryll, and Darrel. Darryl Brown (West Indian cricketer) (born 1973) Darryl Brown (South African cricketer) (born 1983) Darryl Byrd (born 1960), American former football player Darryl David (born 1971), a member of the Singapore Parliament Darryl Dawkins (1957–2015), American National Basketball Association player Darryl Dikarrna Brown, Australian didgeridoo master Darryl Drake (1956–2019), American football coach and player Darryl Fitzwater Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints in t.

Surname: Colby

English

Colby is a surname. Anita Colby (1914–1972), American actress Anthony Colby (1792–1873), American politician Bainbridge Colby (1869–1950), American politician Barbara Colby (1940–1975), American actress Brandon Colby, American physician Carlos W. Colby (1837–1922), American soldier Casey Colby (born 1974), American ski jumper C. B.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darryl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darryl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darryl Colby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darryl Colby:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darryl?
The first name Darryl originates from English. Darryl is a given name, a variant spelling of Darell. Variations of this name include: Daryl, Daryll, Darryll, and Darrel. Darryl Brown (West Indian cricketer) (born 1973) Darryl Brown (South African cricketer) (born 1983) Darryl Byrd (born 1960), American former football player Darryl David (born 1971), a member of the Singapore Parliament Darryl Dawkins (1957–2015), American National Basketball Association player Darryl Dikarrna Brown, Australian didgeridoo master Darryl Drake (1956–2019), American football coach and player Darryl Fitzwater Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints in t.
When was Darryl most popular?
The name Darryl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Colby?
The surname Colby originates from English. Colby is a surname. Anita Colby (1914–1972), American actress Anthony Colby (1792–1873), American politician Bainbridge Colby (1869–1950), American politician Barbara Colby (1940–1975), American actress Brandon Colby, American physician Carlos W. Colby (1837–1922), American soldier Casey Colby (born 1974), American ski jumper C. B.
How common is the surname Colby?
The surname Colby is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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