boy's name
Derwood
DUR-wood (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,021
Derwood is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 5 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 1919, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Derwood Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 158 |
| 1920s | 263 |
| 1930s | 189 |
| 1940s | 157 |
| 1950s | 136 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 27 |
How Popular Is Derwood?
In 1976, Derwood was given to 5 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 Derwood
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Derwood Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Derwood over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Derwood
- English DUR-wood
Sibling Names for Derwood
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Derwood — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Derwood
How popular is the name Derwood?
In 1976, Derwood was given to 5 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 Derwood a girl's or a boy's name?
Derwood is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Derwood?
Derwood has 2 syllables.
When was Derwood most popular?
Derwood peaked in 1919, when 34 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.