Derry
Derry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛɹi/
Meaning and origin of Derry
Root meaning: “oak grove”
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Irish Doire, from doire (“oak grove”), from Old Irish daire (“oak forest”), from Proto-Celtic *daru.
How popular is Derry?
Since 1880, 137 girls and 1,541 boys in the U.S. have been named Derry (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3511 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #1076 in 1957. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Derry FAQ
What does the name Derry mean?
Derry traces back to a root meaning "oak grove". A male given name. From Irish Doire, from doire (“oak grove”), from Old Irish daire (“oak forest”), from Proto-Celtic *daru.
What is the origin of the name Derry?
Derry is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Derry?
Since 1880, 137 girls and 1,541 boys in the U.S. have been named Derry (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3511 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #1076 in 1957. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Derry a boy or girl name?
Derry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 137 girls and 1,541 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.