Derlin
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Derlin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 19 babies have been named Derlin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derlin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,795 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,795
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"modern invented name"
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Sanskrit origin
"auspicious, divine"
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Gaelic origin
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Old English dene origin
"valley dweller"
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Ancient Greek origin
"east wind"
#30,894 in US
Latin via Old French origin
"dwelling, estate"
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Greek origin
"Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness"
#30,601 in US
Scandinavian origin
"from the north, northern settlement"
#30,785 in US
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About the Name Derlin
Derlin is a boy name .
Derlin is currently ranked #30,795 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derlin include Der, Derl, Derly, Derlie, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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