Will my child share the name Derry with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Derry per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Derry in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Derry becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Derry has been fairly steady, ranked #3,049 in 2022 against #3,040 in 2017. Its best recorded position was #654 in 1996.

Is Derry a good choice for a distinctive name?

Derry 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 Derry a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Derry is a distinctive choice, ranked #3049 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Derry in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Derry

Derry ranked #3,049 in 2022, down from its peak of #654 in 1996 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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