Derringer Name Popularity and Statistics
Derringer is predominantly used for 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 Derringer?
Derringer is spelled D-E-R-R-I-N-G-E-R. The name has 9 letters.
Derringer Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 322 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Derringer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7 | #9,670 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
When Was Derringer 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.
2017 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #7,546
2015 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,744
2020 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,554
2018 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,670