Girl · #5,407 in 2026

Derlene

Current Rank
#5,407
Peak Rank
#5,407 (1958)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1958
First Year
1958
Last Year
1958
Peak Year
#5407
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Derlene

Derlene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 6 Derlenes were born — ranking #5,407 that year. As of 2026, Derlene ranks #5,407 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Derlenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Derlene

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Derlene

What does the name Derlene mean?
Derlene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Derlene in 2026?
In 2026, Derlene ranks #5,407 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Derlene most popular?
Derlene reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #5,407 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Derlene a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Derlene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Derlene?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derlene include Valaire, Carmena, Veneita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Valaire
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Carmena
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Veneita
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Veniece
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Georgan
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Bitsy
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Loujean
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Louwanna
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About the name Derlene

Derlene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Derlene's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #5,407. Use the chart and map above to compare Derlene'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.