Total births
2,190
Boys' name · since 1914
Derald
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 2,190 babies named Derald, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,190
- total births
- 1914–2000
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Derald sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 2,190 recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Derald has been recorded 2,190 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2000.
- 2,190 total births
- 1914–2000 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,190 boys have been named Derald since 1914, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2000.
- 2,190
- total births
- 1914–2000
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Derald was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
75 babies were named Derald in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Derald's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Derald's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 75, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Derald at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Derald popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2000
- Peak year (1929)
- 75
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Derald by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Derald's strongest decade.
528 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Derald births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 51
1910s
51 births
- 1920s
1920s
355 births
- 1930s
1930s
528 births
- 1940s
1940s
377 births
- 1950s
1950s
331 births
- 1960s
1960s
290 births
- 1970s 120
1970s
120 births
- 1980s 97
1980s
97 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 528 births (24% of all-time use).
How Derald compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Derald's total volume
Derald vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Derald by state
Where Derald concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 71 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 58 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Nebraska | | 58 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 53 | 2.4% |
| #5 | California | | 38 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 24 | 1.1% |
| #7 | South Dakota | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Washington | | 14 | 0.6% |
Iowa share of Derald's total US births 3.2%
Even split
71 of 2,190 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Derald appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derald? ▼
Derald has been given to 2,190 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 75 babies were born in 1929, its single highest year.
When was Derald most popular? ▼
Derald was most popular in the 1930s decade with 528 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Derald most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derald are Iowa (71 births), Minnesota (58 births), Nebraska (58 births).
How long has the name Derald been used? ▼
Records for Derald go back to 1914, giving 87 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Derald? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derek, Derrick, Derick, Dereck, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Derald's data
- Derald's decade-level peak was the 1930s (528 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Deralds (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Derald
Nearby Names Like Derald
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derald
Derek Boy
#258 239,060 births
Derrick Boy
#814 145,347 births
Derick Boy
#1442 19,771 births
Dereck Boy
#664 8,296 births
Derrell Boy
#9945 5,864 births
Compare Derald side by side: Derald vs Derek Derald vs Derrick Derald vs Derick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Derald: Baby Name Since 1914 - 2,190 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derald. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Derald draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.