How Many People Are Named Derryl?
Complete statistics for the name Derryl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Derryl is a very rare male name, with only 694 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 475,340 Americans. The majority of those named Derryl are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 916 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: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Derryl Through the Generations
Derryl peaked in popularity in 1962 with 44 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 694 people named Derryl living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Derryl is a name that's more commonly found among older generations, though it still maintains a presence in the younger demographic with 44 individuals under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Derryl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Derryl
How Many People Have the Name Derryl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 694 people in the United States currently share the name Derryl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 475,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Derryl a Common or Rare Name?
Derryl 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 Derryl Mean?
Derryl means "creative variant of Daryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Derryl in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Derryl Most Popular?
The name Derryl reached peak popularity in 1962, with 44 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 Derryl?
Approximately 694 people named Derryl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 916. That works out to roughly 1 in 475,340 Americans.
Is Derryl a rare name?
Derryl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 475,340 Americans has this name.
What does the name Derryl mean?
Derryl means "creative variant of Daryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Derryl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Derryl are male and 1% are female.
When was Derryl most popular?
Derryl peaked in 1962 with 44 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.