Derin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Derin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 894 babies have been named Derin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derin is past its peak , currently ranked #29,291 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,291
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Derin
Derin is a boy name .
Is Derin a boy or girl name? Derin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,291 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,419. Derin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Derin is currently ranked #29,291 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derin include Der, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Derin include Derick, Derian, Derik . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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