Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Derell

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#1,791 (1986)

Total Babies

731

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1945

First Year

2024

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#1791

Peak Rank

731

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derell

The earliest SSA record of Derell as a baby boy name dates back to 1945, when 5 babies received it. 1986 was its biggest year on record, with 34 newborns named Derell — #1,791 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 31% of all recorded Derells. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 731 Derells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Derell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Derell 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 Derell

What does the name Derell mean?

Derell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1945. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derell in 2026?

In 2026, Derell ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Derell most popular?

Derell reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #1,791 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Derell most popular?

Derell has historically been most popular in South Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Derell.

Is Derell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Derell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derell include Joeseph, Daryel, Stony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derell

Derell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1945 and has accumulated 731 births in the dataset. Derell's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #1,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Derell'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.