Derrie
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Derrie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 51 babies have been named Derrie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derrie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,608 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,608
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Derrie is also used as a girl name, ranked #47530.
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About the Name Derrie
Derrie is a boy name .
Is Derrie a boy or girl name? Derrie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,608 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,530. Derrie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Derrie is currently ranked #29,608 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derrie include Der, Derr, Derry, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Derrie include Derrick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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