Derian
Every Derian since 1967 — 1,659 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derian
Derian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,577 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,659 American babies have been named Derian — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1996, when 101 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Derian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 51 | #2,577 |
| 2024 | — | — | 59 | #2,380 |
| 2023 | — | — | 36 | #3,310 |
| 2022 | — | — | 49 | #2,684 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,277 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,845 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,005 |
| 2018 | — | — | 40 | #2,961 |
| 2017 | — | — | 32 | #3,462 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,907 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,147 | 20 | #4,756 |
| 2014 | — | — | 34 | #3,250 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,090 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,041 |
| 2011 | — | — | 46 | #2,641 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,835 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51 | #2,491 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,725 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,367 | 42 | #2,829 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42 | #2,753 |
| 2005 | — | — | 28 | #3,469 |
| 2004 | — | — | 52 | #2,215 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40 | #2,555 |
| 2002 | — | — | 48 | #2,203 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,998 | 45 | #2,255 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,692 | 77 | #1,555 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,719 | 72 | #1,394 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,533 | 10 | #5,088 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,798 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,604 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derian in 2025?
Derian ranked #2,577 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Derian?
1,659 babies have been named Derian in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derian most popular?
Derian peaked in 1996, when 101 newborns received the name.
Is Derian a boy or girl name?
Derian is used for both: about 8% of babies named Derian have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Derian rising or falling?
Derian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.