Derrian
Every Derrian since 1976 — 764 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derrian
Derrian 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 1976, 764 American babies have been named Derrian — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 49 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 Derrian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derrian 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,026 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,506 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,281 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,640 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,065 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,351 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,540 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,152 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,085 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,033 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,094 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,791 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,436 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,371 | 24 | #4,148 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,031 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,362 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,314 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,658 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,072 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26 | #3,342 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,108 | 35 | #2,635 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,043 | 31 | #2,459 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,466 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,647 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,607 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derrian in 2025?
Derrian 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 Derrian?
764 babies have been named Derrian in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derrian most popular?
Derrian peaked in 1994, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Derrian a boy or girl name?
Derrian is used for both: about 12% of babies named Derrian have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Derrian rising or falling?
Derrian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.