Derriana
A feminine name of possible French origin of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Derriana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Derriana today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derriana births was 2008 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derriana. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2008
15 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2018 SSA rank
#9,998
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Derriana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Derriana from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Derriana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Derriana 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 Derriana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Derriana
The name Derriana is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have a direct linguistic or cultural origin, but rather seems to be a creative combination of existing name elements, perhaps drawing inspiration from names like Derrick or Darren combined with feminine endings like -ana or -iana.
While the name itself is new, some of its components have a longer history. The root "Derr" or "Der" can be traced back to the Old English word "deor," meaning "deer" or "animal." This root appears in some older English names like Derrick, which initially referred to someone who worked with deer or lived near a deer park.
As a relatively modern coinage, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Derriana directly. However, its component parts may have appeared in various contexts throughout history.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Derriana are likely from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity as a unique and distinctive name choice. While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Derriana, some notable individuals with similar names or name components include:
1. Derren Brown (born 1971), an English mentalist and illusionist.
2. Derrick Rose (born 1988), an American professional basketball player.
3. Ana Ivanović (born 1987), a Serbian professional tennis player.
4. Ana de Armas (born 1988), a Cuban-Spanish actress.
5. Deanna Durbin (1921-2013), a Canadian actress and singer.
As a recently coined name, Derriana does not have a long and storied history like some more traditional names. However, its unique combination of elements and modern appeal have likely contributed to its increasing usage in recent decades.
People
Derriana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derriana 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
Derriana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derriana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derriana 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Derriana a common name?
We classify Derriana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derriana most popular?
The single biggest year for Derriana was 2008, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derriana 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 Derriana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derriana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derriana in the SSA data are female. 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 Derriana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derriana 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 Derriana 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 have the name Derriana?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.