Derrill
boy nameDerrill entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1445 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1445
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2962 |
| 1920s | #2875 |
| 1930s | #2240 |
| 1940s | #2003 |
| 1950s | #2176 |
| 1960s | #2481 |
| 1970s | #4401 |
| 1980s | #5128 |
| 1990s | #7770 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Derrill are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Derrill alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Derrill in 2025?
- Derrill is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Derrill most popular?
- Derrill peaked in 1945, reaching #1445 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Derrill with classmates?
- Derrill will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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