boy's name
Derryl
DAIR-ul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 916
Derryl is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 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 1962, when 44 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1934.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Derryl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 205 |
| 1960s | 290 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 28 |
How Popular Is Derryl?
In 2008, Derryl was given to 6 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 Derryl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Derryl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Derryl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Derryl
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Sibling Names for Derryl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Derryl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Derryl
How popular is the name Derryl?
In 2008, Derryl was given to 6 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 Derryl a girl's or a boy's name?
Derryl is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Derryl?
Derryl has 2 syllables.
When was Derryl most popular?
Derryl peaked in 1962, when 44 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.