Derrell
Every Derrell since 1909 — 5,880 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derrell
Derrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,422 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 5,880 American babies have been named Derrell. Its peak came in 1987, when 136 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Derrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derrell 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,422 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,147 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,628 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,477 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,217 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,516 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,007 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,261 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,638 |
| 2016 | — | — | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,585 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,816 |
| 2013 | — | — | 37 | #3,012 |
| 2012 | — | — | 47 | #2,606 |
| 2011 | — | — | 33 | #3,322 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,885 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53 | #2,414 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,120 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43 | #2,771 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,796 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,249 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44 | #2,501 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,801 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39 | #2,517 |
| 2001 | — | — | 43 | #2,317 |
| 2000 | — | — | 46 | #2,177 |
| 1995 | — | — | 56 | #1,629 |
| 1990 | — | — | 131 | #901 |
| 1985 | — | — | 107 | #878 |
| 1980 | — | — | 70 | #1,082 |
| 1975 | — | — | 65 | #1,022 |
| 1970 | — | — | 68 | #983 |
| 1965 | — | — | 63 | #931 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,589 | 72 | #893 |
| 1955 | — | — | 83 | #803 |
| 1950 | — | — | 48 | #1,012 |
| 1945 | — | — | 43 | #974 |
| 1940 | — | — | 50 | #897 |
| 1935 | — | — | 47 | #926 |
| 1930 | — | — | 22 | #1,573 |
| 1925 | — | — | 22 | #1,640 |
| 1920 | — | — | 14 | #2,246 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,676 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derrell in 2025?
Derrell ranked #8,422 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Derrell?
5,880 babies have been named Derrell in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derrell most popular?
Derrell peaked in 1987, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Derrell a boy or girl name?
Derrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Derrell rising or falling?
Derrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.