Derryl
Derryl is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Of Airelle; open or beloved.
Origin and history
Derryl is a masculine name derived as a spelling variant of Darrell or Daryl, originating from an English surname based on the Norman French place name d'Airelle. It was most frequently given in the mid-20th century in the United States and is currently very rare.
Popularity in the United States
901 babies in the United States have been named Derryl since 1880. It ranks #3777 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- IL (38.1 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 205 |
| 1960-1970 | 290 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dare, Derry
Fun facts
- Derryl is a phonetic spelling variant of Darrell, which traces back to Norman French place names.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the U.S. during the mid-20th century before declining in usage.