Deron first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Deron has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Deron

Meaning "The Valley Wanderer" in Gaelic origin.

Popularity of Deron by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Deron is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Deron being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 21 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Deron.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024210
2023220
2022240
2021180
2020310
2019260
2018300
2017370
2016320
2015290
2014430
2013670
2012740
2011720
2010680
2009960
20081040
2007720
2006760
2005770
2004490
2003500
2002600
2001670
2000670
1999540
1998640
1997750
1996820
1995770
1994830
19931160
19921240
19911210
19901400
19891310
19881279
19871375
19861060
1985955
1984850
1983750
1982570
1981690
1980660
1979730
1978720
1977770
1976890
19751216

The history of the first name Deron

The name Deron is a variant of the French name Déron, which is a diminutive form of the name Désiré, meaning "desired" or "longed for" in French. The name Désiré can be traced back to the Late Latin word "desideratus," meaning "desired" or "longed for," which itself is derived from the Latin word "desiderare," meaning "to desire" or "to long for."

The earliest recorded use of the name Deron dates back to the late Middle Ages in France, where it was used as a given name for boys. It is believed to have gained popularity during this period due to the influence of the Catholic Church, as many names with religious connotations were favored by the clergy.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Deron was Deron de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a member of the House of Montfort, a prominent noble family in medieval France.

Another notable figure with the name Deron was Deron de Beauvais, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his contributions to the construction of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.

In the 16th century, Deron de Chalons was a French poet and author who wrote several works of poetry and prose. He is considered one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, Deron de Chartres was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Deron de Villefort was a French military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during several major battles, including the Battle of Waterloo.

While the name Deron has its roots in French culture, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages over the centuries. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, particularly in modern times.

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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