Derin
Every Derin since 1964 — 1,151 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derin
Derin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,443 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,151 American babies have been named Derin — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Derin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,613 | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,228 | 5 | #12,778 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,170 | 10 | #7,859 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,590 | 9 | #8,475 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,927 | 8 | #9,025 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,081 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,115 | 14 | #6,171 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,787 | 13 | #6,431 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,931 | 19 | #4,983 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,064 | 21 | #4,657 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,103 | 21 | #4,584 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,128 | 19 | #4,926 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,248 | 22 | #4,357 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,574 | 26 | #3,923 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,731 | 28 | #3,713 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,383 | 38 | #3,032 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,089 | 28 | #3,748 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,918 | 32 | #3,434 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,369 | 23 | #4,269 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,969 | 34 | #3,171 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,132 | 21 | #4,231 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28 | #3,386 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,353 | 21 | #4,009 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,945 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,167 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,442 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,587 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,230 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,529 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,606 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,438 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,345 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,836 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derin in 2025?
Derin ranked #5,443 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Derin?
1,151 babies have been named Derin in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derin most popular?
Derin peaked in 2010, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Derin a boy or girl name?
Derin is used for both: about 21% of babies named Derin have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Derin rising or falling?
Derin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.