Total births
1,826
Unisex name · since 1915
Deryl
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,826 babies named Deryl, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,826
- total births
- 1915–2003
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1,826 boys have been named Deryl since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deryl has been recorded 1,826 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2003.
- 1,826 total births
- 1915–2003 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,826 boys have been named Deryl since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2003.
- 1,826
- total births
- 1915–2003
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Deryl was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
56 babies were named Deryl in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Deryl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deryl splits its recorded history at 1959: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deryl at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Deryl popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2003
- Peak year (1957)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Deryl popularity over time - girls
190 total births recorded since 1927 (Deryl as girls' name)
Deryl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Deryl's strongest decade.
478 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Deryl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 128
1920s
128 births
- 1930s
1930s
197 births
- 1940s
1940s
281 births
- 1950s
1950s
478 births
- 1960s
1960s
343 births
- 1970s
1970s
203 births
- 1980s 106
1980s
106 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 478 births (26% of all-time use).
How Deryl 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 Deryl's total volume
Deryl vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deryl by state
Where Deryl concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 151 | 8.3% |
| #2 | California | | 54 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Kansas | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Deryl's total US births 8.3%
Even split
151 of 1,826 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Deryl appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deryl? ▼
1,826 babies have been named Deryl since 1915. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1957 with 56 births.
When was Deryl most popular? ▼
Deryl was most popular in the 1950s decade with 478 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Deryl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deryl are Texas (151 births), California (54 births), Florida (11 births).
Is Deryl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Deryl is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,826 births, and as a girl's name it has 190 births.
How long has the name Deryl been used? ▼
Deryl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 89 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Deryl? ▼
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 Deryl's data
- Deryl's decade-level peak was the 1950s (478 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Deryls (151 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 Deryl
Nearby Names Like Deryl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deryl
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 Deryl side by side: Deryl vs Derek Deryl vs Derrick Deryl vs Derick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–2003 (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. "Deryl: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,826 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deryl. 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 Deryl 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.