Derrell
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #777 in 1958
9 babies were named Derrell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,792 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Derrell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Derrell, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Derrell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDerrell first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1958, when it ranked #777. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDerrell was 4.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 42,735 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendDerrell has slipped 2,792 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Derrell
Derrell is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Derrell for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 113 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #777 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 1910s | 6.6 | 150,602 boys |
| 1920s | 18 | 55,402 boys |
| 1930s | 39 | 25,432 boys |
| 1940s | 34 | 29,516 boys |
| 1950s | 35 | 28,233 boys |
| 1960s | 37 | 27,086 boys |
| 1970s | 41 | 24,492 boys |
| 1980s | 55 | 18,248 boys |
| 1990s | 40 | 25,195 boys |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,998 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,857 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 158,730 boys |
Other spellings of Derrell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Derrell
What is the origin of the name Derrell?
Derrell has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Derrell a boy or girl name?
Derrell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Derrell?
Derrell ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#777).