Find out how popular the first name Dereon has been for the last 34 years (from 1990 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dereon by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Dereon is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 77% of people named Dereon being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dereon.

The history of the first name Dereon

The name Dereon is a relatively modern creation, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in ancient languages or civilizations. The name seems to be a combination of two more common names, Deon and Derek, possibly influenced by the African American name Derrick.

While the exact origin of Dereon is uncertain, it may have been inspired by the fashion designer Dereon Simmons, who launched a clothing line called Dereon in the early 2000s. Dereon Simmons is the sister of famous rapper and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs, who helped promote and market the Dereon brand.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dereon can be found in the birth records of North Carolina in the early 2000s. It is possible that parents were inspired by the Dereon fashion line and chose to name their children after it.

Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Dereon. Dereon Greer (born in 1973) is an American basketball player who played in the NBA and several professional leagues in Europe. Dereon Hudson (born in 1992) is a professional basketball player from the United States who currently plays for Levallois Metropolitans in France.

Another individual named Dereon is Dereon Gordon (born in 1994), an American basketball player who played college basketball for the University of Massachusetts. Dereon Sexton (born in 1998) is a professional basketball player from the United States who plays for the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA G League.

While not an extensive historical record, these few examples demonstrate that the name Dereon has been embraced by some individuals, particularly in the world of sports and entertainment, reflecting its modern and unique origins.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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