Will my child share the name Derin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Derin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Derin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Derin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Derin is declining: down 2,252 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,537 in 2013.

Is Derin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Derin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Derin a popular baby name in the United States?

Derin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Derin

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Derin is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Derin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Derin

Derin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1578 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1537 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Derin is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Derin in their class.