boy's name
Derril
DAIR-il (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 198
Derril is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1931, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Derril Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 7 |
How Popular Is Derril?
In 1971, Derril was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Derril
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Derril Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Derril over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Derril
- English DAIR-il
Sibling Names for Derril
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Derril — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Derril
How popular is the name Derril?
In 1971, Derril was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Derril a girl's or a boy's name?
Derril is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Derril?
Derril has 2 syllables.
When was Derril most popular?
Derril peaked in 1931, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.