Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Derrelle

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

Current Rank

#8,700

Peak Rank

#4,786 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

1993

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4786

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derrelle

Derrelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 9 Derrelles were born — ranking #4,786 that year. As of 2026, Derrelle ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Derrelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Derrelle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Derrelle 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 Derrelle

What does the name Derrelle mean?

Derrelle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derrelle in 2026?

In 2026, Derrelle ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Derrelle most popular?

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

Is Derrelle a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Derrelle?

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

About the name Derrelle

Derrelle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Derrelle's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,786. Use the chart and map above to compare Derrelle'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.