Deroe
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from German or Celtic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Deroe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deroe today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deroe births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deroe. 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 Deroe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,361
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Deroe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deroe 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 Deroe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Deroes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deroe
The name Deroe is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language, with roots tracing back to the early Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German words "deor" meaning "brave" and "hroc" meaning "rest" or "shelter." This suggests that the name Deroe may have originally been associated with the concept of a brave warrior finding respite or sanctuary.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deroe can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript from the Abbey of St. Gallen in modern-day Switzerland. This codex contains a list of Germanic personal names, including the name "Deorhrocc," which is believed to be an early variation of Deroe.
During the Middle Ages, the name Deroe appeared sporadically in various historical records and chronicles across Germanic regions. One notable individual bearing this name was Deroe of Saxony, a 12th-century knight and landowner who fought alongside Emperor Frederick Barbarossa during the Crusades.
In the 14th century, a Benedictine monk named Deroe von Trier was renowned for his illuminated manuscripts and calligraphy work at the Abbey of St. Maximin in Trier, Germany. His beautifully adorned religious texts are still preserved in various museums and libraries across Europe.
Another historical figure with the name Deroe was a 16th-century Dutch trader and explorer, Deroe van der Meer, who was part of the early Dutch expeditions to the East Indies. His account of his travels and interactions with indigenous populations in modern-day Indonesia provides valuable insights into the era of European exploration and colonization.
Moving into the 17th century, Deroe Jansen was a prominent Dutch artist known for his baroque-style portrait paintings. Some of his works can be found in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and other renowned art collections across the Netherlands.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Deroe, highlighting its Germanic origins and its sporadic appearances across various regions and contexts over the centuries.
People
Deroe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deroe 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
Deroe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deroe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deroe 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 - US residents.
Is Deroe a common name?
We classify Deroe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Deroe most popular?
The single biggest year for Deroe was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deroe is about 0 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 Deroe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deroe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deroe 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 Deroe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deroe 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 Deroe 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 are named Deroe?
Find out how many people share the name Deroe on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.