How Many People Are Named Derrel?
Complete statistics for the name Derrel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Derrel is a very rare male name, with only 728 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 453,066 Americans. The majority of those named Derrel are over 60, which skews the average age to 67.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 1,181 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Derrel Through the Generations
Derrel has seen its peak popularity in 1988 when 25 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, becoming less common each year. With 59 under 30, 381 aged 30-60, and 741 over 60, the name is predominantly held by older generations, reflecting its classic roots and declining usage among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Derrel's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Derrel
How Many People Have the Name Derrel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 728 people in the United States currently share the name Derrel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 453,066 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Derrel a Common or Rare Name?
Derrel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Derrel Mean?
Derrel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Derrel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Derrel Most Popular?
The name Derrel reached peak popularity in 1988, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Derrel?
Approximately 728 people named Derrel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,181. That works out to roughly 1 in 453,066 Americans.
Is Derrel a rare name?
Derrel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 453,066 Americans has this name.
What does the name Derrel mean?
Derrel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Derrel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Derrel are male and 0% are female.
When was Derrel most popular?
Derrel peaked in 1988 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.