Boy · #8,914 in 2026

Dervin

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

Current Rank

#8,914

Peak Rank

#7,046 (2014)

Total Babies

181

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1953

First Year

2023

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#7046

Peak Rank

181

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dervin

The earliest SSA record of Dervin as a baby boy name dates back to 1953, when 5 babies received it. 2014 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Dervin — #7,046 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 22% of all recorded Dervins. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 181 Dervins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dervin

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dervin

What does the name Dervin mean?

Dervin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dervin in 2026?

In 2026, Dervin ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Dervin most popular?

Dervin reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #7,046 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Dervin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dervin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dervin include Lionardo, Bhavesh, Aqib. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dervin

Dervin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Dervin's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #7,046. Use the chart and map above to compare Dervin'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.