Deriyon
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a French surname.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Deriyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deriyon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deriyon births was 2008 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deriyon. 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 Deriyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2008
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,133
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Deriyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deriyon 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 Deriyon 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deriyon
The name Deriyon has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages from Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "deri," meaning "eternal," and "on," meaning "life" or "existence." Together, the name Deriyon can be interpreted as "eternal life" or "everlasting existence."
In some early Sumerian texts, the name Deriyon is mentioned in connection with various deities and mythological figures associated with longevity and immortality. For instance, it appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works, where a character bearing this name is described as a wise sage who possesses the secret to eternal life.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Deriyon is believed to be a Sumerian priest who lived around 2500 BCE. His name is inscribed on a clay tablet that details his role in conducting religious rituals and ceremonies related to the worship of Sumerian gods.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Deriyon. One such person was a prominent philosopher in ancient Greece, who lived around 450 BCE. His teachings centered around the concept of the immortality of the soul and the pursuit of knowledge as a means to attain a higher state of being.
Another famous Deriyon was a Persian scholar and poet who lived during the 11th century CE. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, often drawing upon Sufi mystical traditions and the concept of eternal life through union with the divine.
In the 15th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian named Deriyon was known for his extensive writings on the interpretation of the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence. His works had a significant influence on the development of Islamic thought and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Deriyon gained recognition for his masterful depictions of religious subjects, often portraying scenes from the life of Christ and various saints. His art was characterized by a profound sense of spirituality and a unique style that blended classical techniques with innovative approaches.
In the 19th century, a Russian novelist named Deriyon achieved literary acclaim for his novels that explored existential themes and the search for meaning in life. His works were widely influential and are considered classics of Russian literature, resonating with readers across generations.
People
Deriyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deriyon 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
Deriyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deriyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deriyon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Deriyon a common name?
We classify Deriyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deriyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Deriyon was 2008, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deriyon 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 Deriyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deriyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deriyon 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 Deriyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deriyon 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 Deriyon 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 common is the name Deriyon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.