How Many People Are Named Derrin?

Complete statistics for the name Derrin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Derrin
Very Rare
Irish

Derrin is a very rare male name, with only 634 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 520,331 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1965 with 29 births, but its current trend shows a decline.

~634
Living in US
1 in 520,331
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish surname
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

775
Worldwide Bearers
#294,797
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
533
🇬🇧 England
61
🇿🇦 South Africa
34
🇦🇺 Australia
31
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇳🇿 New Zealand
22
🇬🇧 Wales
10
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇮🇳 India
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
634 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
223
Would be under 30 (33%)
398
Would be 30–60 (59%)
57
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 678 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: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
58
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Derrin Through the Generations

Derrin has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. With a total of 678 births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Derrin has always been a niche choice. The name's peak in 1965 saw 29 births, but since then, its usage has steadily declined. Today, most people named Derrin are aged between 30 and 60, with 398 individuals falling into this age bracket, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. Meanwhile, 223 younger individuals under 30 and 57 older folks over 60 also carry the name, showing a broad age distribution across different eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Derrin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Derrin's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Derrin

How Many People Have the Name Derrin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 634 people in the United States currently share the name Derrin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 520,331 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Derrin a Common or Rare Name?

Derrin 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 Derrin Mean?

Derrin means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Derrin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Derrin Most Popular?

The name Derrin reached peak popularity in 1965, with 29 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 Derrin?

Approximately 634 people named Derrin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 678. That works out to roughly 1 in 520,331 Americans.

Is Derrin a rare name?

Derrin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 520,331 Americans has this name.

What does the name Derrin mean?

Derrin means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Derrin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Derrin are male and 0% are female.

When was Derrin most popular?

Derrin peaked in 1965 with 29 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US634
All-Time Births678
1 in X1 in 520,331
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1965
World Rank#294,797
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.