Derry
- Pronunciation
- [De-rry]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Oak Grove. Surname.
- Origin
- Irish
Derry Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,541 baby boys have been named Derry. The name peaked in 1957 with 50 US births that year (rank #1076).
Top States for Derry
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Derry births are: Georgia (25), North Carolina (12), Alabama (6).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Derry
If you like Derry's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Derry's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.
Quick Facts About Derry
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Compare Derry to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Derry against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).