Derrill
Derrill is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Airelle (a place in France).
Origin and history
Derrill is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the surname Darrell, which traces back to Norman French roots meaning 'from Airelle'. It historically functioned as a surname before being adopted as a rare first name in the United States. Its usage peaked in the mid-20th century and has since become extremely uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
787 babies in the United States have been named Derrill since 1880. It ranks #3889 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (60 %)
- GA (20 %)
- OH (20 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 98 |
| 1930-1940 | 106 |
| 1940-1950 | 146 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Der, Derry
Fun facts
- Derrill is a variant spelling of Darrell, derived from the French place name Airelle.
- With under 1,000 total recorded U.S. births since 1880, Derrill remains a very rare choice.