Holding steady.
Popularity of Derald since 1914
Babies named Derald per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 355 |
| 1930s | 528 |
| 1940s | 377 |
| 1950s | 331 |
| 1960s | 290 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Derald is a name that reached its peak in 1929, a time when names like Gerald and Harold were popular. Though its exact origin is unclear, it is likely a variant of Gerald, combining the Germanic elements for 'spear' and 'rule.' The name has been consistently rare since the mid-20th century, with no recorded births in recent years according to Social Security data. Its trajectory remains stable but extremely low. Derald has no strong regional ties and is not commonly found in any specific state. Parents who choose Derald today often do so as a distinctive family name or a nod to vintage naming trends.
Derald likely originated as a variant spelling of Gerald, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'rule of the spear.' Another possibility is that it is a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Der- (as in Derek) with the suffix -ald. The name saw its peak usage in the United States in 1929 but has since become very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Dale, Dee
Sibling names for Derald
Names that share Derald's style, for a brother or sister.
