Derry
girl nameDerry entered the US charts in 1932, peaked at #3444 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1932–2025
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rank today
#3444
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4271 |
| 1940s | #4593 |
| 1950s | #4941 |
| 1960s | #5696 |
| 1970s | #7747 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Derry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Derry alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Derry in 2025?
- Derry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Derry most popular?
- Derry peaked in 1942, reaching #3444 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Derry with classmates?
- Derry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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