Darryl Mitchum

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darryl Mitchum — English
101K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darryl Mitchum 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 Mitchum: Bentley Mitchum (born 1967), American actor and grandson of Robert Mitchum Christopher Mitchum (born 1943), American actor and 2nd son of Robert Mitchum James Mitchum (1941–2025), American actor and eldest son of Robert Mitchum John Mitchum (1919–2001), American actor and younger brother of Robert Mitchum Julie Mitchum (1914–2003), American actress and elder sister of Robert Mitchum Junie Mitchum (born 1973), West Indian cricketer Robert Mitchum (1917–1997), American actor Timothy Mitchum (born 1992), American actor and singer 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: Mitchum

English

Bentley Mitchum (born 1967), American actor and grandson of Robert Mitchum Christopher Mitchum (born 1943), American actor and 2nd son of Robert Mitchum James Mitchum (1941–2025), American actor and eldest son of Robert Mitchum John Mitchum (1919–2001), American actor and younger brother of Robert Mitchum Julie Mitchum (1914–2003), American actress and elder sister of Robert Mitchum Junie Mitchum (born 1973), West Indian cricketer Robert Mitchum (1917–1997), American actor Timothy Mitchum (born 1992), American actor and singer

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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 Mitchum

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 Mitchum:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Mitchum?
The surname Mitchum originates from English. Bentley Mitchum (born 1967), American actor and grandson of Robert Mitchum Christopher Mitchum (born 1943), American actor and 2nd son of Robert Mitchum James Mitchum (1941–2025), American actor and eldest son of Robert Mitchum John Mitchum (1919–2001), American actor and younger brother of Robert Mitchum Julie Mitchum (1914–2003), American actress and elder sister of Robert Mitchum Junie Mitchum (born 1973), West Indian cricketer Robert Mitchum (1917–1997), American actor Timothy Mitchum (born 1992), American actor and singer
How common is the surname Mitchum?
The surname Mitchum is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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