Derris
Every Derris since 1951 — 416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derris
Derris is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1951, 416 American babies have been named Derris. Its peak came in 1990, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Derris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,897 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,997 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,195 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,041 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,893 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,318 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,107 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,619 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,188 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,201 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,111 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,753 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,440 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,942 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,628 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derris in 2025?
Derris did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Derris?
416 babies have been named Derris in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derris most popular?
Derris peaked in 1990, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Derris a boy or girl name?
Derris is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Derris rising or falling?
Derris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.