Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Derrin

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#1,429 (1965)

Total Babies

678

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2023

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#1429

Peak Rank

678

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derrin

Derrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 29 Derrins were born — ranking #1,429 that year. As of 2026, Derrin ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 678 Derrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Derrin most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Australia
45%
CI
41%
United Kingdom
5%
United States
5%
Indonesia
4%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Derrin

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

Daring
Darin
Daren
Darrin
Dorin
Derring
Deren
Dieren
Terin
Darren
Dearing
Dering

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derrin

What does the name Derrin mean?

Derrin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derrin in 2026?

In 2026, Derrin ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Derrin most popular?

Derrin reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #1,429 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Derrin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Derrin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derrin include Albaro, Zachry, Hai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derrin

Derrin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 678 births in the dataset. Derrin's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #1,429. Use the chart and map above to compare Derrin'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.