Holding steady.
Popularity of Derral since 1922
Babies named Derral per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Derral is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1922, reflecting a pattern of surname-to-first-name usage common in early 20th-century America. Its peak year was 1940, and its trajectory has remained stable at very low levels, never entering the national top 1,000. The name is primarily used in the United States, with no recorded top states. Derral fits within a broader trend of surnames and variants of Darrell being adapted as given names, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s. Despite limited data, Derral remains in occasional but consistent use.
Derral is likely a modern variant of the name Darrell, itself derived from the Norman French d'Airelle ("from Airelle"). Darrell was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and became established as a surname before being used as a given name. Derral may also be an altered spelling of Darrell, influenced by other 'Der-' name forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Derr
Sibling names for Derral
Names that share Derral's style, for a brother or sister.
