Derrold
A combination of the words "dear" and "old", possibly suggesting a beloved person.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Derrold. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derrold today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derrold births was 1947 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derrold. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Derrold. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1947
5 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1970 SSA rank
#4,889
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Derrold: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Derrold from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Derrold by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Derrold during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Derrold
The name Derrold is an uncommon given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have roots in the Germanic languages, possibly derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning "brave" or "bold," and "hold" meaning "protector" or "guardian." This suggests that the name may have originally been a compound word signifying a brave protector or guardian.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Derrold can be found in the Domesday Book, a record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. A landowner named Derrold is listed as holding property in the county of Oxfordshire. This provides evidence that the name was in use in England during the 11th century.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Derrold was documented as residing at the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, England. He is believed to have lived from approximately 1120 to 1190. This monastic figure suggests that the name may have had some religious significance or association during the Middle Ages.
Moving forward in history, a notable figure named Derrold Everett (1780-1855) was an English politician and member of parliament who represented the borough of Southwark in the early 19th century. This provides evidence of the name's continued use in Britain during this period.
Another individual of note was Derrold Hendricks (1892-1967), an American baseball player who played as an outfielder in the Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1924. He was born in Pennsylvania and played for several teams, including the New York Giants and the Boston Braves.
Lastly, Derrold Lippert (1922-2003) was an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Lippert Components company, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicle components. He was born in Indiana and his company played a significant role in the growth of the RV industry in the United States.
While the name Derrold is not widely used today, these historical examples demonstrate its presence across various time periods and contexts, from landowners and monks to politicians, athletes, and businessmen. Despite its rarity, the name's Germanic roots and potential meaning as a "brave protector" or "guardian" have left an intriguing legacy.
People
Derrold + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derrold as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Derrold: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derrold?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derrold going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Derrold a common name?
We classify Derrold as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derrold most popular?
The single biggest year for Derrold was 1947, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derrold is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Derrold in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derrold a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derrold in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Derrold still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derrold in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Derrold can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Derrold?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.