Dervin
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,537 in 1966
5 babies were named Dervin in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dervin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dervin, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dervin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDervin first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #3,537. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Dervin
Dervin is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Dervin for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 29 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #3,537 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,800,000 boys |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 757,576 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,030,928 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 934,579 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 473,934 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
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 Dervin
What is the origin of the name Dervin?
Dervin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dervin a boy or girl name?
Dervin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dervin?
Dervin ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#3,537).