Darreon
A masculine name derived from the Old French name "Darioun", of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 346 living Americans carry the first name Darreon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darreon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darreon births was 2009 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darreon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
346
~ 1 in 990,619 Americans
Peak year
2009
21 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,690
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Darreon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darreon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darreon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Darreon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darreon
The name Darreon is a relatively modern and unique name, with its origins somewhat uncertain. It appears to be a combination of the English name Darren and the suffix "-on," which is often used to create new names or variations.
Some sources suggest that Darreon may have its roots in the Celtic or Gaelic languages, where names like Darren or Derry were derived from words meaning "great" or "fertile." However, the addition of the "-on" ending makes the exact etymology difficult to trace.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Darreon are from the late 20th century, with a few notable individuals bearing the name. One of the earliest known references is Darreon Pollard, an American basketball player born in 1993, who played for the University of Alabama.
Another notable person with the name Darreon is Darreon Robinson, an American professional basketball player born in 1993, who played in various leagues and teams across Europe and Asia.
In the field of music, Darreon Raphael Cooper, better known as Dee-1, is an American rapper and former middle school teacher born in 1987. He gained recognition for his positive and inspirational lyrics, often addressing social issues and promoting education.
Darreon Caldwell, born in 1987, is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of various promotions, including the UFC and Bellator MMA.
Lastly, Darreon D. Roberson, born in 1988, is an American football coach who has served as an assistant coach for various college teams, including the University of Michigan and the University of Arizona.
While the name Darreon is relatively uncommon, these individuals have helped establish its presence in various fields, from sports to entertainment and education, contributing to the name's unique identity and appeal.
People
Darreon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darreon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darreon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darreon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 346 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darreon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 990,619 US residents.
Is Darreon a common name?
We classify Darreon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 352 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darreon most popular?
The single biggest year for Darreon was 2009, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darreon is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Darreon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darreon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.