unisex name
Deryn
DEH-rin (Welsh)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 509
Deryn is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 82% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 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 2016, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Deryn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Deryn?
In 2024, Deryn 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.
Where Deryn Is Used
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 Deryn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deryn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deryn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deryn
- Welsh DEH-rin
Sibling Names for Deryn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deryn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deryn
How popular is the name Deryn?
In 2024, Deryn 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 Deryn a girl's or a boy's name?
Deryn is used for both girls and boys. About 82% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Deryn?
Deryn has 2 syllables.
When was Deryn most popular?
Deryn peaked in 2016, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.