Deryl
Deryl is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
From Airelle; open, beloved.
Origin and history
Deryl is a masculine name of Norman-French and Germanic roots, serving as a spelling variant of Darrell. Historically derived from a French surname meaning 'from Airelle', it saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon choice for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,826 babies in the United States have been named Deryl since 1880. It ranks #2999 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.1 %)
- CA (19.7 %)
- FL (4 %)
- MO (4 %)
- KS (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 128 |
| 1930-1940 | 197 |
| 1940-1950 | 281 |
| 1950-1960 | 478 |
| 1960-1970 | 343 |
| 1970-1980 | 203 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 14 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dare
Fun facts
- Deryl is a rare phonetic variant of Darrell or Daryl, which originated as an Anglo-Norman habitational surname.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the middle of the 20th century before declining in modern use.