Total births
901
Boys' name · since 1934
Derryl
901 babies named Derryl in U.S. Social Security records since 1934, with the highest year being 1962. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 901
- total births
- 1934–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
901 boys have been named Derryl since 1934, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Derryl has 901 recorded births among boys since 1934, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2008.
- 901 total births
- 1934–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
901 boys have been named Derryl since 1934, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 901
- total births
- 1934–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Derryl was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
44 babies were named Derryl in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Derryl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Derryl splits its recorded history at 1968: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Derryl at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Derryl popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2008
- Peak year (1962)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Derryl popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1947 (Derryl as girls' name)
Derryl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Derryl's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Derryl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 24
1930s
24 births
- 1940s
1940s
135 births
- 1950s
1950s
205 births
- 1960s
1960s
290 births
- 1970s 79
1970s
79 births
- 1980s 76
1980s
76 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 290 births (32% of all-time use).
How Derryl 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 Derryl's total volume
Derryl vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Derryl by state
Where Derryl concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Derryl's total US births 2.3%
Even split
21 of 901 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derryl? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 901 babies named Derryl. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 44 births.
When was Derryl most popular? ▼
Derryl was most popular in the 1960s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Derryl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derryl are California (21 births), Illinois (16 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Derryl been used? ▼
Records for Derryl go back to 1934, giving 75 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Derryl? ▼
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 Derryl's data
- Derryl's decade-level peak was the 1960s (290 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Derryls (21 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 Derryl
Nearby Names Like Derryl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derryl
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 Derryl side by side: Derryl vs Derek Derryl vs Derrick Derryl 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, 1934–2008 (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. "Derryl: Baby Name Since 1934 - 901 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derryl. 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 Derryl 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.