Derris is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5560 in 1998 with 11 recorded births. This places Derris in the top 49% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 11 births ranking #5560. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 173,756 boys born was named Derris. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.