How Many People Are Named Derrill?
Complete statistics for the name Derrill: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Derrill is a very rare male name, with only 402 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 821,130 Americans. The majority of those named Derrill are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 787 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: 1950Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Derrill Through the Generations
Derrill peaked in popularity in 1950 with 23 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, most people named Derrill are over 60, with 612 individuals in this age group, compared to just 175 aged 30-60 and none under 30. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for decades and is now predominantly associated with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Derrill's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Derrill
How Many People Have the Name Derrill?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 402 people in the United States currently share the name Derrill. That works out to roughly 1 in every 821,130 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Derrill a Common or Rare Name?
Derrill 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 Derrill Mean?
Derrill means "creative variant of Daryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Derrill in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Derrill Most Popular?
The name Derrill reached peak popularity in 1950, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Derrill?
Approximately 402 people named Derrill live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 787. That works out to roughly 1 in 821,130 Americans.
Is Derrill a rare name?
Derrill is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 821,130 Americans has this name.
What does the name Derrill mean?
Derrill means "creative variant of Daryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Derrill more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Derrill are male and 0% are female.
When was Derrill most popular?
Derrill peaked in 1950 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.