Holding steady.
Popularity of Derrall since 1930
Babies named Derrall per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Derrall's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Derrall is a rare given name that emerged in the United States around 1930, first recorded in that year. It reached its peak usage in 1934, though it never broke into the top 1,000 names. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory over the decades. As a variant spelling of Darrell, it shares that name's Anglo-Norman heritage but with a distinct American flavor. Its rarity today means a boy named Derrall is likely to be one of only a handful born in a given year, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something understated.
Derrall is a variant spelling of Darrell, itself an English surname of Norman origin. The name derives from the Norman French phrase d'Airelle, meaning 'from Airelle', a place name in France. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and later used as a given name. The variant Derrall emerged in the United States in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Derr
Sibling names for Derrall
Names that share Derrall's style, for a brother or sister.
