How Many People Are Named Derris?
Complete statistics for the name Derris: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Derris is a very rare name for boys, with only 382 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 864,609 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 when 19 babies were given this name, and now it's slowly declining but still feels like a name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 416 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Derris Through the Generations
Derris has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. With a peak in 1990, where 19 babies were named Derris, the name has since seen a steady decline. Today, there are 382 people named Derris living in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old, showing that the name has a fairly even distribution across different age groups. This suggests that while it's not as popular as it once was, it's still a name that carries a certain charm and uniqueness.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Derris's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Derris
How Many People Have the Name Derris?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 382 people in the United States currently share the name Derris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 864,609 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Derris a Common or Rare Name?
Derris 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 Derris Mean?
Derris means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Derris in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Derris Most Popular?
The name Derris reached peak popularity in 1990, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Derris?
Approximately 382 people named Derris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 416. That works out to roughly 1 in 864,609 Americans.
Is Derris a rare name?
Derris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 864,609 Americans has this name.
What does the name Derris mean?
Derris means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Derris more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Derris are male and 0% are female.
When was Derris most popular?
Derris peaked in 1990 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.