unisex name
Derryn
DAIR-in (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 62
Derryn is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 50% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Derryn Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 17 |
How Popular Is Derryn?
In 2008, Derryn was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Derryn Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Derryn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Derryn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Derryn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Derryn
- English DAIR-in
Sibling Names for Derryn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Derryn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Derryn
How popular is the name Derryn?
In 2008, Derryn was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Derryn a girl's or a boy's name?
Derryn is used for both girls and boys. About 50% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Derryn?
Derryn has 2 syllables.
When was Derryn most popular?
Derryn peaked in 1996, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.