Total births
435
Girls' name · since 1944
Derinda
435 babies named Derinda in U.S. Social Security records since 1944, with the highest year being 1953. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 435
- total births
- 1944–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
435 girls have been named Derinda since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Derinda recorded 435 times among girls since 1944, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 1984.
- 435 total births
- 1944–1984 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
435 girls have been named Derinda since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1984.
- 435
- total births
- 1944–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Derinda was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
26 babies were named Derinda in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Derinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Derinda splits its recorded history at 1961: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Derinda at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Derinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–1984
- Peak year (1953)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Derinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Derinda's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Derinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 57
1940s
57 births
- 1950s
1950s
153 births
- 1960s
1960s
155 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 155 births (36% of all-time use).
Derinda by state
Where Derinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.4% |
California share of Derinda's total US births 1.4%
Even split
6 of 435 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derinda? ▼
Derinda has been given to 435 babies in the U.S. since 1944, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 26 babies were born in 1953, its single highest year.
When was Derinda most popular? ▼
Derinda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Derinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derinda are California (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Derinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Derinda since 1944 -- 41 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Derinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derrick, Derek, Derricka, Derica, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Derinda's data
- Derinda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (155 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Derindas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Derinda
Nearby Names Like Derinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derinda
Derrick Girl
997 births
Derek Girl
909 births
Derricka Girl
909 births
Derica Girl
#15720 658 births
Derrica Girl
558 births
Compare Derinda side by side: Derinda vs Derrick Derinda vs Derek Derinda vs Derricka
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, 1944–1984 (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. "Derinda: Baby Name Since 1944 - 435 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derinda. 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 Derinda 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.