Derin

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Pronounced DEH-rin /ˈdɛ.rɪn/High

Meaning: From Turkish derin, 'deep, profound'; also a Yoruba name, 'wealth/good things are near'; here for girls; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Deep; wealth is near: Derin is Turkish for 'deep' (and Yoruba 'wealth is near'). Soft, modern, and warm (said 'DEH-rin').

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Origin LowTurkish, Yoruba

MeaningFrom Turkish derin, 'deep, profound'; also a Yoruba name, 'wealth/good things are near'; here for girls; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9613 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 240

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Derin comes from Turkish derin, 'deep, profound' — and is also a Yoruba (Nigerian) name, 'wealth or good things are near' (a short form of names like Oluwaderinsola; routes layered, which we note). A soft, modern, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Deri).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Nigerian families. Rare, deep-or-wealth-is-near at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Derin means 'deep, profound' in Turkish — and 'wealth/good things are near' in Yoruba — a soft, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEH-rin').

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References — Derin — routes layered

Variations

DerenDeryn

Nicknames

Deri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derin mean?

Derin is Turkish for 'deep, profound' and Yoruba for 'wealth is near'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Derin?

It's said DEH-rin /ˈdɛ.rɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Derin a boy or girl name?

Derin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Derin?

Derin is a rare name in the U.S.