Is Derrin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Derrin is commonly used as a Boy name.

Derrin Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAIR-in / /ˈdɛr.ɪn/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'great'; English: 'descendant of the oak'

Historical & Cultural Background

Derrin is derived from the Irish name 'Dairín', which means 'little oak'. The name has roots in both Irish and English cultures, reflecting a connection to nature and strength. It has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility and land ownership in Ireland. The name is relatively uncommon, contributing to its unique appeal.

Trend Summary

Derrin has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining a relatively rare name.

Variants

Derron
Darin

International Variants

Derrin (English)
Dairín (Irish)

Famous people named Derrin

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Fictional characters named Derrin

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Sibling Suggestions

Darren Kieran Eamon Finn Liam Aidan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Derrin was first seen in the United States in 1960. Derrin has ranked as high as #1086 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Derrin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Derrin (1964)

State	Births	Share
LA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1960	6
1962	5
1963	6
1964	11
1965	29
1966	15
1967	20
1968	21
1969	16
1970	18
1971	10
1972	7
1973	5
1974	11
1975	10
1976	7
1977	6
1978	9
1980	14
1981	14
1982	15
1983	16
1984	19
1985	15
1986	10
1987	13
1988	14
1989	17
1990	14
1991	15
1992	10
1993	17
1994	17
1995	12
1996	11
1997	10
1998	9
1999	16
2000	13
2001	11
2002	7
2003	11
2004	5
2005	16
2006	10
2007	11
2008	16
2010	13
2011	12
2012	12
2013	8
2014	11
2015	6
2016	5
2018	8
2019	7
2023	6