Derrel
Derrel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Airelle, open land, or huckleberry.
Origin and history
Derrel is a masculine name of English origin, functioning as a variant of Darrell or Darrell, which traces back to a Norman French surname meaning 'from Airelle'. It was moderately used in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century but has become very rare in recent years. Its sound fits alongside classic mid-century English names.
Popularity in the United States
1,181 babies in the United States have been named Derrel since 1880. It ranks #3514 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59 %)
- CA (20 %)
- OK (16.2 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 96 |
| 1930-1940 | 153 |
| 1940-1950 | 175 |
| 1950-1960 | 192 |
| 1960-1970 | 157 |
| 1970-1980 | 118 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 43 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Der
Fun facts
- Derrel is a uncommon phonetic spelling variant of the more widely recognized name Darrell.
- The name enjoyed its highest level of usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.