boys' name · peaked 2008

Derion

Every Derion since 1985 — 1,076 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Derion
Peak year
2008
115 babies
All-time total
1,076
since 1985

The story of Derion

Derion is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1985, 1,076 American babies have been named Derion. Its peak came in 2008, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Derion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Derion 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
2024 10 #7,902
2023 7 #9,993
2022 9 #8,476
2021 18 #5,172
2020 12 #6,729
2019 15 #5,888
2018 18 #5,150
2017 25 #4,137
2016 17 #5,371
2015 16 #5,569
2014 26 #3,929
2013 5 #17,241 28 #3,683
2012 8 #12,523 49 #2,527
2011 6 #15,342 38 #3,012
2010 11 #9,957 68 #2,017
2009 7 #14,090 93 #1,691
2008 12 #9,640 103 #1,556
2007 72 #1,959
2006 34 #3,172
2005 14 #5,648
2004 23 #3,898
2003 24 #3,652
2002 22 #3,817
2001 25 #3,435
2000 16 #4,631
1995 27 #2,702
1990 8 #5,978
1985 6 #5,977
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Derion in 2025?

Derion did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Derion?

1,076 babies have been named Derion in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Derion most popular?

Derion peaked in 2008, when 115 newborns received the name.

Is Derion a boy or girl name?

Derion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.

Is the name Derion rising or falling?

Derion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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