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 his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Derry becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Derry has held a stable position around #3049 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #654 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.

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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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3049

Derry

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

#3049

About the Name Derry

Derry is holding steady in the rankings at #3049. It reached its peak of #654 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Derry is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.