Holding steady.
Popularity of Derryl since 1934
Babies named Derryl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 205 |
| 1960s | 290 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Derryl is a variant spelling of Darrell that has seen modest use in the United States since the early 20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 1962, during the mid-century boom of rhyming names like Gary and Terry. Derryl has not appeared in the national top 1,000 since then, and as of 2025 its trajectory is stable at very low usage. Though no top states are recorded for Derryl specifically, its peak era in the 1960s suggests it was part of a broader trend across the country. Today it remains a rare but recognizable choice for parents seeking a distinctive variant of a familiar name.
Derryl is a spelling variant of Darrell, a name that emerged in medieval England. The name may derive from the Norman French 'D'Airelle', a place name, or from the Old English 'deorling', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. It was used as a surname before becoming a given name in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Derr
Sibling names for Derryl
Names that share Derryl's style, for a brother or sister.
