Derrell

Boy name

Derrell has been given to 5,880 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1987.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,880

Peak year

1987 (136 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

▼ -57%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Derrell — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Darrellboy

160,952 babies since 1886

Terrellboy

38,087 babies since 1885

Jerrellboy

7,298 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Derrell?

Derrell has been given to 5,880 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Derrell peak?

Derrell peaked in 1987, when 136 babies were given the name.

Is Derrell a girl or boy name?

Derrell is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Derrell are boys).

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