Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Derly

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

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#6,618 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2009

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#6618

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derly

Derly first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 8 Derlys were born — ranking #6,618 that year. As of 2026, Derly ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Derlys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Derly

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

Durley
Turley
Dearly
Dolly
Deli
Dally
Dali
Delhi
Dilly
Dly
Dealy
Dollie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derly

What does the name Derly mean?

Derly is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derly in 2026?

In 2026, Derly ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Derly most popular?

Derly reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #6,618 that year with 8 babies given the name.

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

Derly has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Derly.

Is Derly a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Derly?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derly include Laurencio, Jarman, Tayari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derly

Derly is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Derly's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #6,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Derly'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.