Total births
1,181
Boys' name · since 1916
Derrel
1,181 babies named Derrel in U.S. Social Security records since 1916, with the highest year being 1988. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,181
- total births
- 1916–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
Derrel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,181 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Derrel recorded 1,181 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2017.
- 1,181 total births
- 1916–2017 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,181 boys have been named Derrel since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,181
- total births
- 1916–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Derrel was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
25 babies were named Derrel in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Derrel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Derrel's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Derrel at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Derrel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2017
- Peak year (1988)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Derrel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Derrel's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Derrel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 24
1910s
24 births
- 1920s
1920s
96 births
- 1930s
1930s
153 births
- 1940s
1940s
175 births
- 1950s
1950s
192 births
- 1960s
1960s
157 births
- 1970s
1970s
118 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
90 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 192 births (16% of all-time use).
How Derrel 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 Derrel's total volume
Derrel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Derrel by state
Where Derrel concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 62 | 5.2% |
| #2 | California | | 21 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Derrel's total US births 5.2%
Even split
62 of 1,181 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derrel? ▼
Derrel has been given to 1,181 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 25 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Derrel most popular? ▼
Derrel was most popular in the 1950s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Derrel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derrel are Texas (62 births), California (21 births), Oklahoma (17 births).
How long has the name Derrel been used? ▼
Records for Derrel go back to 1916, giving 102 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Derrel? ▼
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 Derrel's data
- Derrel's decade-level peak was the 1950s (192 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Derrels (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Derrel
Nearby Names Like Derrel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derrel
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 Derrel side by side: Derrel vs Derek Derrel vs Derrick Derrel vs Derick
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–2017 (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. "Derrel: Baby Name Since 1916 - 1,181 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derrel. 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 Derrel 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 July 2026.