Dedrian
Derived from a surname of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "thick forest".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Dedrian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dedrian today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dedrian births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dedrian. 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 Dedrian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,077
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Dedrian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dedrian from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dedrian 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 Dedrian 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 Dedrian
The given name Dedrian is a relatively obscure and uncommon name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have its roots in ancient Germanic or Celtic cultures, possibly derived from a combination of the proto-Germanic words "ded" (meaning "deed" or "act") and "rian" (meaning "rule" or "govern"). This suggests that the name might have originally been associated with notions of leadership, authority, or accomplishment.
Despite its elusive origins, there are a few recorded instances of the name Dedrian throughout history. One of the earliest known references can be found in an ancient Celtic manuscript from the 5th century, where a chieftain named Dedrian is mentioned as leading a tribe in what is now modern-day Wales.
In the 11th century, a monk named Dedrian is recorded as having lived in a monastery in the Kingdom of Mercia, located in central England. This Dedrian is said to have been a skilled scribe and illuminator, contributing to the creation of several illuminated manuscripts that are now housed in various museums and libraries across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Dedrian Fortescue (1481-1539) emerged as a prominent English jurist and legal scholar. He is best known for his treatise "De Laudibus Legum Angliae" (In Praise of the Laws of England), which played a significant role in shaping the development of English common law.
In the 18th century, a French artist named Dedrian Marceau (1722-1796) gained recognition for his intricate landscapes and portraits. His works were highly sought after by the nobility and are currently exhibited in various galleries across France and other European countries.
Lastly, in the late 19th century, an explorer and naturalist named Dedrian Whitmore (1854-1912) undertook several expeditions to the Amazon rainforest, documenting numerous plant and animal species. His contributions to the field of natural history were widely acclaimed, and several species bear his name in recognition of his discoveries.
While the name Dedrian may not be as prevalent as some other names, its obscurity adds to its uniqueness and intrigue. The few historical figures who bore this name left their mark in various fields, from leadership and religion to art, law, and exploration, leaving a lasting legacy for this enigmatic moniker.
People
Dedrian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dedrian 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
Dedrian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dedrian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dedrian 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Dedrian a common name?
We classify Dedrian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dedrian most popular?
The single biggest year for Dedrian was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dedrian is about 25 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 Dedrian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dedrian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dedrian 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 Dedrian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dedrian 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 Dedrian 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 have the name Dedrian?
See how many Americans are named Dedrian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.