Derwin
Meaningdear friend · Old English
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #638 in 1965
16 babies were named Derwin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,131 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Derwin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Derwin, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Derwin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDerwin first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1965, when it ranked #638. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDerwin has climbed 3,131 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old English, Derwin means “dear friend”.
About the name Derwin
Derwin is a boy name of English origin meaning “dear friend”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-win”. US birth records list Derwin for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 107 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #638 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.5 | 133,333 boys |
| 1920s | 9.1 | 109,769 boys |
| 1930s | 8.9 | 111,982 boys |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1950s | 30 | 33,546 boys |
| 1960s | 61 | 16,493 boys |
| 1970s | 33 | 30,066 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 54,054 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,166 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,809 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,453 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
Other spellings of Derwin
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 Derwin
What does the name Derwin mean?
Derwin means “dear friend” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Derwin?
Derwin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Derwin a boy or girl name?
Derwin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Derwin?
Derwin ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#638).