Derby Name Popularity and Statistics
Derby is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Derby?
Derby is spelled D-E-R-B-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Derby Popularity in 2019
Rank#15,539
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 9,711 places to #15,539 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1955.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Derby Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1955 through 2019. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 1994 | Boys | 6 | #7,770 |
| 1987 | Boys | 7 | #5,459 |
| 1955 | Girls | 5 | #5,828 |
When Was Derby Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1987 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,459
2006 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #10,662
1994 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #7,770
2019 · Girls
5 recorded births
National rank #15,539