Deyler
A variant spelling of the German name Taler meaning valley dweller.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Deyler. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deyler today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deyler births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deyler. 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 Deyler. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,230
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Deyler: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deyler 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 Deyler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deyler
The name Deyler is believed to have originated from the Old Germanic language, where it was likely derived from the root word "deyl," meaning "to share" or "to divide." This name is thought to have emerged during the medieval period in various Germanic regions of central and northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deyler can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the 9th century. In this text, a landowner named Deyler von Meissen is mentioned, indicating the use of this name among the nobility of the time.
During the 11th century, a monk named Deyler von Hildesheim gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. His writings were widely studied in monastic circles across the Holy Roman Empire.
In the 13th century, a renowned architect named Deyler von Köln was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in the Rhineland region of Germany.
In the 15th century, a Dutch explorer named Deyler van der Merwe joined a Portuguese expedition to the West African coast. His detailed accounts of the voyage and the lands he encountered were instrumental in expanding European knowledge of the region.
During the 16th century, a German artist named Deyler Holbein made significant contributions to the Northern Renaissance art movement. His intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and allegorical scenes were highly sought after by patrons across Europe.
While the name Deyler may have been more prevalent in historical times, it has since become less common, particularly in modern contexts. However, its origins and historical associations with various notable individuals serve as a testament to its enduring legacy within the Germanic cultural sphere.
People
Deyler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deyler 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
Deyler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deyler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deyler 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Deyler a common name?
We classify Deyler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deyler most popular?
The single biggest year for Deyler was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deyler is about 4 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 Deyler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deyler a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deyler 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 Deyler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deyler 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 Deyler 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 Americans are named Deyler?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Deyler at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.