Derron
Every Derron since 1959 — 1,536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derron
Derron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,500 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,536 American babies have been named Derron. Its peak came in 1990, when 59 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 Derron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derron year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,500 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,206 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,123 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,936 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,598 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,112 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,432 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,220 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,070 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,175 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,449 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,317 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,013 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,556 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,354 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,303 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,531 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,923 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,965 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,459 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,010 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,552 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,452 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,334 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,412 |
| 1990 | 59 | #1,469 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,184 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,462 |
| 1975 | 29 | #1,718 |
| 1970 | 26 | #1,714 |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,299 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,424 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derron in 2025?
Derron ranked #12,500 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Derron?
1,536 babies have been named Derron in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derron most popular?
Derron peaked in 1990, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Derron a boy or girl name?
Derron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Derron rising or falling?
Derron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.