girl's name
Dervla
DERV-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 476
Dervla is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #656. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1996, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dervla Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 34 |
How Popular Is Dervla?
In 2017, Dervla was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #656 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Dervla 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 Dervla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dervla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dervla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dervla
- English DERV-luh
Sibling Names for Dervla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dervla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dervla
How popular is the name Dervla?
In 2017, Dervla was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #656 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Dervla a girl's or a boy's name?
Dervla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dervla?
Dervla has 2 syllables.
When was Dervla most popular?
Dervla peaked in 1996, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.