Boy · #7,271 in 2026

Derel

Name: Popularity of the name Derel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Derel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,271

Peak Rank

#4,786 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

1991

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4786

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derel

Derel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 9 Derels were born — ranking #4,786 that year. As of 2026, Derel ranks #7,271 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 65 Derels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Derel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Derel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derel

What does the name Derel mean?

Derel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derel in 2026?

In 2026, Derel ranks #7,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Derel most popular?

Derel reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,786 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Derel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Derel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Derel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derel include Malcome, Gilverto, Vandell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derel

Derel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 65 births in the dataset. Derel's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,786. Use the chart and map above to compare Derel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.