Derris Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAIR-iss / /ˈdɛr.ɪs/English; Greek
Meaning
English: derived from 'Derrick'; Greek: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Derris is often considered a variant of Derrick, which has its roots in Old High German. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries. The Greek connection suggests a broader cultural significance, relating to the concept of gifts. The name has seen varied usage over time, but remains relatively uncommon.
Trend Summary
Derris has not been widely popular in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Derrick
- Derry
International Variants
- Derrick (English)
- Derris (Greek)
Famous people named Derris
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Fictional characters named Derris
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Derris was first seen in the United States in 1951. Derris has ranked as high as #1208 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Derris has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Derris
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |