Total births
416
Boys' name · since 1951
Derris
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 416 babies named Derris, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 416
- total births
- 1951–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
416 boys have been named Derris since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Derris recorded 416 times among boys since 1951, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2014.
- 416 total births
- 1951–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
416 boys have been named Derris since 1951, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 416
- total births
- 1951–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Derris was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
19 babies were named Derris in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Derris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Derris splits its recorded history at 1983: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Derris at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Derris popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2014
- Peak year (1990)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Derris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Derris's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Derris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 44
1950s
44 births
- 1960s 22
1960s
22 births
- 1970s
1970s
72 births
- 1980s
1980s
125 births
- 1990s
1990s
96 births
- 2000s 42
2000s
42 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 125 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derris? ▼
Since 1951, Social Security records show 416 babies named Derris. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 19 births.
When was Derris most popular? ▼
Derris was most popular in the 1980s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Derris been used? ▼
Records for Derris go back to 1951, giving 64 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Derris? ▼
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 Derris's data
- Derris's decade-level peak was the 1980s (125 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Derris
Nearby Names Like Derris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derris
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 Derris side by side: Derris vs Derek Derris vs Derrick Derris 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, 1951–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Derris: Baby Name Since 1951 - 416 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derris. 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 Derris 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.