Boy · #5,525 in 2026

Derl

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

Current Rank

#5,525

Peak Rank

#865 (1930)

Total Babies

306

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1929

First Year

1980

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#865

Peak Rank

306

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derl

Derl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1929, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 58 Derls were born — ranking #865 that year. As of 2026, Derl ranks #5,525 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 306 Derls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Derl

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

Dirl
Drl
Turl
Tirl
Trl
Terl
Deal
Dial
Der
Dell
Dill
Del

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derl

What does the name Derl mean?

Derl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1929. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derl in 2026?

In 2026, Derl ranks #5,525 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Derl most popular?

Derl reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #865 that year with 58 babies given the name.

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

Derl has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Virginia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Derl.

Is Derl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Derl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derl include Shedrick, Andon, Bryer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derl

Derl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 306 births in the dataset. Derl's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #865. Use the chart and map above to compare Derl'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.