Derrius
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Derrius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 843 babies have been named Derrius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derrius is past its peak , currently ranked #27,640 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,640
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Derrius
Derrius is a boy name .
Derrius is currently ranked #27,640 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derrius include Der, Derr, Derry, Derrie, Ius, Iusy, Iusie, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Derrius include Derrick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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