girl's name
Dearbhail
DER-vul (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 151
Dearbhail is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #954. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1988, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dearbhail Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Dearbhail?
In 2011, Dearbhail was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #954 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Dearbhail Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dearbhail
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dearbhail Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dearbhail over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dearbhail
- Irish DER-vul
Sibling Names for Dearbhail
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dearbhail — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dearbhail
How popular is the name Dearbhail?
In 2011, Dearbhail was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #954 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Dearbhail a girl's or a boy's name?
Dearbhail is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dearbhail?
Dearbhail has 2 syllables.
When was Dearbhail most popular?
Dearbhail peaked in 1988, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.