Derry Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAIR-ee //ˈdɛri//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: 'oak tree'; English: 'from Derry'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Derry has its roots in the Irish language, derived from the word "doire," meaning "oak grove." This etymology reflects the natural landscape of Ireland, where oak trees were historically significant. The name is often associated with the city of Derry, also known as Londonderry, which is located in Northern Ireland.

The city's name itself has historical implications, as it was founded in the 17th century and reflects the complex interplay of Irish and English influences in the region. Historically, the name Derry has been linked to various notable figures and events.

The city of Derry was a focal point during the Irish War of Independence and has been significant in the context of Northern Irish history, particularly during the Troubles in the late 20th century. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, underscoring its longstanding presence in Irish culture and identity.

The use of Derry in literature and folklore further cements its importance, as it often symbolizes resilience and community. Culturally, Derry carries connotations of strength and endurance, reflective of the oak trees from which its name is derived.

The oak has been a symbol of strength in various cultures, and this association enhances the name's resonance in Irish heritage. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Derry" can evoke a sense of familiarity and affection, although the name itself stands strong in its original form.

Overall, Derry encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance, rooted deeply in the Irish landscape and identity.

Famous people named Derry

In this section, you will find notable people named Derry. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Derry who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Derry who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Derry O'Brien is a musician best known for his work with the band The Frames, and his solo albums.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Derry was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Derry has ranked as high as #2345 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Derry has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Derry is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Derry was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Derry.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2016 6 6 0
2015 7 7 0
2014 6 6 0
2007 11 11 0
2006 9 9 0
2005 7 7 0
2004 5 5 0
2003 11 11 0
2002 6 6 0
2001 5 5 0
2000 9 9 0
1999 6 6 0
1998 8 8 0
1997 6 6 0
1996 18 18 0
1995 12 12 0
1994 11 11 0
1993 11 11 0
1992 5 5 0
1991 13 13 0
1990 12 12 0
1989 11 11 0
1988 11 11 0
1987 9 9 0
1986 12 12 0
1985 23 23 0
1984 12 12 0
1983 16 16 0
1982 12 12 0
1981 9 9 0
1980 16 16 0
1979 14 14 0
1978 11 11 0
1977 13 13 0
1976 19 19 0
1975 17 17 0
1974 19 19 0
1973 25 20 5
1972 22 22 0
1971 22 22 0
1970 36 30 6
1969 14 14 0
1968 13 13 0
1967 28 28 0
1966 21 21 0
1965 26 26 0
1964 42 36 6
1963 33 28 5
1962 24 24 0
1961 48 36 12
1960 40 35 5
1959 40 34 6
1958 43 43 0
1957 55 50 5
1956 35 25 10
1955 35 29 6
1954 33 26 7
1953 46 40 6
1952 35 27 8
1951 34 34 0
1950 27 27 0
1949 32 27 5
1948 30 25 5
1947 28 21 7
1946 21 21 0
1945 22 22 0
1944 18 18 0
1943 23 18 5
1942 22 14 8
1941 21 21 0
1940 14 14 0
1939 15 15 0
1938 11 11 0
1937 23 23 0
1936 25 20 5
1935 17 12 5
1934 32 27 5
1933 14 14 0
1932 19 14 5
1931 9 9 0
1930 10 10 0
1929 11 11 0
1928 7 7 0
1927 6 6 0
1926 8 8 0
1925 7 7 0
1924 10 10 0
1923 5 5 0
1922 6 6 0
1920 7 7 0
1917 7 7 0
1915 7 7 0
1914 6 6 0

Top States for Derry (1967)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
GA 5
100%