Derrell
Derrell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Open, or belonging to Airelle (a place in France).
Origin and history
Derrell is a masculine given name derived from a Norman surname meaning 'from Darrell' or 'from Airelle' in France. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a relatively rare choice for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,864 babies in the United States have been named Derrell since 1880. It ranks #1580 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.9 %)
- GA (13.2 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 415 |
| 1940-1950 | 496 |
| 1950-1960 | 719 |
| 1960-1970 | 710 |
| 1970-1980 | 674 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,017 |
| 1990-2000 | 779 |
| 2000-2010 | 434 |
| 2010-2019 | 295 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Derrell
- Derrell Robertson: American football player
Fun facts
- Derrell originated as a variant spelling of Darrell or Darrell, derived from French place names.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.