Derean
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Derean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derean today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derean births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derean. 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 Derean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,009
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Derean: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Derean 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 Derean 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 Derean
The given name Derean has its origins rooted in ancient Celtic cultures, with traces of its usage dating back to the 5th century AD. The name is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "deros," meaning "oak tree," which held significant symbolism and reverence among the Celts.
In its earliest recorded form, the name was spelled as "Derianos" and was found in various manuscripts and inscriptions across regions of modern-day Britain and Ireland. It is believed that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived in or near sacred oak groves, which were considered sacred spaces in Celtic tradition.
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Welsh chronicle "Annales Cambriae," which mentions a chieftain named Derean ap Cadwgan, who lived in the 11th century. Another notable figure bearing this name was Derean of Leinster, an Irish cleric and scholar from the 12th century, renowned for his contributions to the preservation of Celtic literature and folklore.
In the 13th century, the name gained prominence in Scotland, where it was recorded as "Deryane." A notable bearer of this name was Deryane of Argyll, a Scottish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
The name has also been found in various continental European records, albeit with slight variations in spelling. One such example is Derean de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.
Throughout history, the name Derean has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including religious figures, warriors, and scholars. Among the most notable bearers of this name are:
1. Derean Dubhaltach (c. 1600 - 1676), an Irish Franciscan friar and historian known for his chronicling of Irish affairs during the 17th century.
2. Derean MacCarthy (1594 - 1625), an Irish nobleman and military leader who fought against English forces during the Nine Years' War.
3. Derean of Rothesay (c. 1370 - 1420), a Scottish clergyman and philosopher who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
4. Derean Beag (c. 1250 - 1310), an Irish bard and storyteller celebrated for his preservation and transmission of ancient Celtic legends and folklore.
5. Derean de Valois (1410 - 1466), a French courtier and diplomat who served as an influential advisor to King Charles VII during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War.
While the name Derean has seen a decline in usage in modern times, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the Celtic peoples, serving as a reminder of their deep reverence for nature and the enduring legacy of their traditions.
People
Derean + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Derean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derean 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 Derean a common name?
We classify Derean 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 Derean most popular?
The single biggest year for Derean was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derean is about 18 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 Derean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derean 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 Derean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derean 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 Derean 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 Derean as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Derean, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.