Derion
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Derrick, meaning "estate ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 1,062 living Americans carry the first name Derion. It is a predominantly male name (95.4% of registrations). The average person named Derion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derion births was 2008 (115 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derion. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 322,744 Americans
Peak year
2008
115 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,864
Tracked since 1985
Gender
Gender distribution for Derion
Derion leans heavily male at 95.4% of total registrations, but 49 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Derion as a male name
- Ranked #7,864 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (103 births)
Derion as a female name
- Ranked #17,239 in 2013
- 5 female births in 2013
- Peak: 2008 (12 births)
Popularity
Derion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Derion 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 445 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
Derion 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 Derion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Derions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, Illinois, Ohio recorded the most babies named Derion, while Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Derion
The given name Derion is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a variant spelling or combination of the more common names Darian and Derrick, both of which have distinct etymological roots.
Darian is derived from the Persian name Dara, which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." This name gained popularity in the West during the Middle Ages, particularly among Christians who associated it with the biblical figure Darius the Great, a Persian king mentioned in the Book of Daniel.
Derrick, on the other hand, is an English name that originated as a surname. It is derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, which is composed of the elements "theud" (people) and "ric" (ruler or power). This name was borne by several medieval rulers, including the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great (454-526 AD), who played a significant role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Derion is uncertain, as it does not appear to have any notable historical figures or references associated with it. However, here are five individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Derion Kendrick (born 1982), an American professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
2. Derion Vence (born 1988), an American criminal who was convicted of tampering with evidence in the high-profile case of Maleah Davis, a missing 4-year-old girl.
3. Derion Sanders (born 1988), an American football cornerback who played for several NFL teams, including the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers.
4. Derion Polk (born 1976), an American gospel singer and songwriter known for his work with the Mississippi Mass Choir.
5. Derion Sendon (born 1985), a Canadian actor and producer who has worked on various independent films and television shows.
While the name Derion may not have a rich historical background or significant cultural ties, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States and Canada, as a unique and distinctive name choice for newborns.
People
Derion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derion 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
Derion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,062 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derion 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 322,744 US residents.
Is Derion a common name?
We classify Derion as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,076 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derion most popular?
The single biggest year for Derion was 2008, when 115 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derion is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Derion a male name?
Yes, 95.4% of people registered as Derion 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.