Holding steady.
Popularity of Derl since 1929
Babies named Derl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 189 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Derl emerged in U.S. birth records in 1929, a spelling variant of Darrell that saw its peak usage in 1930 during the decade of the 1930s. The name never entered the top 1,000 names for any year, indicating extremely low frequency. Despite its rarity, its trajectory has remained stable, with no notable resurgence. Derl is overwhelmingly a boy's name, consistent with the masculine usage of its parent forms. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use. Its similarity to more common forms like Darrell and Daryl means that it has been overshadowed, but it retains a distinct, vintage charm for those seeking a truly uncommon choice.
Derl is a rare given name that appears to be a simplified spelling variant of Darrell, itself derived from the English surname Darrell. The surname Darrell is perhaps from a Norman place name, such as Airelle in France, combined with the preposition de. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Darell, which may be an anglicization of the Old French d'Airelle. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s, but has since become extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Derl
Names that share Derl's style, for a brother or sister.
