Derin
How to say it: deh-REEN · /dɛˈrin/
Turkish for 'deep, profound' - unisex name evoking depth and intelligence in Turkey.
Derin was the 4,533rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 27 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #5,484 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #4,533 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 27 |
| Share of births | 1 in 122,790 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,484 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Derin peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Derin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Turkish.
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