Derrell
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Derrell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,880 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1987 with 136 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, California, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 1997–2005 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 births recorded 1997–2005 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Derrell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2784 | — |
| 2007 | #2765 | ↑19 |
| 2008 | #3103 | ↓338 |
| 2009 | #2401 | ↑702 |
| 2010 | #2874 | ↓473 |
| 2011 | #3306 | ↓432 |
| 2012 | #2594 | ↑712 |
| 2013 | #2998 | ↓404 |
| 2014 | #3787 | ↓789 |
| 2015 | #4545 | ↓758 |
| 2016 | #4098 | ↑447 |
| 2017 | #4594 | ↓496 |
| 2018 | #4226 | ↑368 |
| 2019 | #4951 | ↓725 |
| 2020 | #5451 | ↓500 |
| 2021 | #7089 | ↓1638 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓1211 |
| 2023 | #6517 | ↑1783 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↓3377 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑1651 |
Frequently asked questions about Derrell
Is Derrell a popular name?
Yes — Derrell currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Derrell more common for boys or girls?
Derrell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Derrell most popular?
Derrell peaked in 1987 in United States, with 136 recorded births that year.
Is Derrell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Derrell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1440 in 1909 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Derrell?
At least 5,887 babies have been recorded with the name Derrell across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Derrell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Derrell appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Derrell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Derrell include Demontre, Denys, Derrius, Devion.
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