Deareon
An invented name possibly combining elements meaning "dear" and "soul".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deareon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deareon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deareon births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deareon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deareon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,792
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Deareon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deareon 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 Deareon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deareon
The name Deareon is a relatively modern and unique variation of the more common name Darius. Its origins can be traced back to the Persian empire, where the name Darius was derived from the Old Persian word "Dârayavahuš," which means "he who holds firm the good."
The first recorded use of the name Deareon dates back to the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. While its exact etymology is not entirely clear, it is believed to be a combination of the names Darius and Areon, with the latter being a variation of the Greek name Arion.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Deareon in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent emergence as a given name.
The earliest known individual with the name Deareon was Deareon Deion Jones, born in 1993. He is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL).
Another notable person with the name Deareon is Deareon Tremaine Nobles, born in 1985. He is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League and international leagues in countries like Japan and Mexico.
Deareon Jermaine Buntyn, born in 1989, is an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and commercials. He is also known for his philanthropic work and advocacy for youth empowerment.
Deareon Christopher Williams, born in 1991, is an American entrepreneur and author. He is the founder of a successful tech startup and has written several books on personal development and financial literacy.
Lastly, Deareon Lamont Thompson, born in 1987, is an American artist and musician. He is known for his unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and soul music, and has released several critically acclaimed albums and EPs.
While the name Deareon is still relatively uncommon, it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique and creative names for their children. However, it remains a distinct and intriguing name with a rich, albeit modern, history.
People
Deareon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deareon 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
Deareon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deareon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deareon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Deareon a common name?
We classify Deareon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deareon most popular?
The single biggest year for Deareon was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deareon is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Deareon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deareon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deareon 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.
Is Deareon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deareon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Deareon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Deareon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.