Derwin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derwin means 'gifted friend'.
Meaning of the Name Derwin
Derwin is a name of Welsh origin meaning 'gifted friend'. It is derived from the elements 'der', meaning 'god' or 'gift', and 'gwyn', meaning 'white' or 'blessed'. The name may also have ties to the surname 'Darwin', which is derived from an Old English personal name meaning 'dear friend'.
Popularity of the Name Derwin
The popularity for the name Derwin peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 141 births, which ranked number 1,506 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Derwin had the most male births in 1958 with 141, which ranked number 648 out of 4,504 male names. The number of births for the name Derwin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 42 births to 11 births, a decline of -73.81%. Among males, Derwin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 42 births to 11 births, a decline of -73.81%.
Nationwide Popularity of Derwin
- 20 Year Trend of Derwin: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Derwin: -73.81%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Derwin: -73.81%
Popularity of Derwin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Derwin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Derwin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Derwin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Derwin
- Total Births of Derwin: 10 (-12.54%)
- Male Births of Derwin: 10 (-12.54%)
Given the downward trend of Derwin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -12.54% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Derwin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, a decrease of -12.54%.