boys' name · peaked 2008

Derrion

Every Derrion since 1977 — 1,516 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
#6,904
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Derrion
Peak year
2008
95 babies
All-time total
1,516
since 1977

The story of Derrion

Derrion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,904 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1977, 1,516 American babies have been named Derrion. Its peak came in 2008, when 95 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 Derrion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Derrion 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 12 #6,904
2024 12 #6,929
2023 11 #7,391
2022 14 #6,224
2021 20 #4,816
2020 20 #4,742
2019 23 #4,371
2018 23 #4,396
2017 27 #3,906
2016 23 #4,359
2015 35 #3,246
2014 28 #3,713
2013 6 #15,120 31 #3,432
2012 44 #2,727
2011 48 #2,553
2010 7 #13,864 69 #1,987
2009 11 #10,163 79 #1,854
2008 6 #15,932 89 #1,714
2007 89 #1,702
2006 66 #2,019
2005 5 #17,194 47 #2,441
2004 49 #2,322
2003 53 #2,108
2002 36 #2,651
2001 70 #1,662
2000 5 #15,693 50 #2,023
1995 32 #2,411
1990 25 #2,637
1985 7 #5,289
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Derrion in 2025?

Derrion ranked #6,904 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Derrion?

1,516 babies have been named Derrion in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Derrion most popular?

Derrion peaked in 2008, when 95 newborns received the name.

Is Derrion a boy or girl name?

Derrion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Derrion rising or falling?

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

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