Derrione
A nontraditional masculine name possibly derived from or related to the name Derrick.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Derrione. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derrione today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derrione births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derrione. 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 Derrione. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,804
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Derrione: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Derrione 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 Derrione 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Derrione
The given name Derrione has its roots in the French language, originating in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the old French word "dernier," which means "last" or "final." This name was initially given to children born as the youngest in their family, signifying their position as the last child.
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Derrione appeared in historical records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. It was particularly popular among the noble families of these areas, who often bestowed unique and distinctive names upon their children as a way to distinguish their lineage.
One of the earliest documented figures bearing the name Derrione was a French nobleman from the late 16th century, Derrione de Montfort. He was a prominent military commander known for his bravery and strategic prowess during the French Wars of Religion. Unfortunately, little is known about his specific birth and death dates.
In the 17th century, another notable figure named Derrione emerged – Derrione Leblanc, a renowned French explorer and cartographer. He was born in 1652 in the coastal town of Saint-Malo and is celebrated for his detailed maps and accounts of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico region. Derrione Leblanc passed away in 1706.
During the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Derrione Descartes gained recognition for his works on ethics and metaphysics. Born in 1720 in Paris, he was heavily influenced by the ideas of René Descartes and contributed to the development of Enlightenment thought in France. Derrione Descartes died in 1789.
In the realm of arts and culture, the name Derrione was borne by a talented French painter and engraver, Derrione Leclerc, who lived from 1785 to 1863. He was renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings, capturing the landscapes and architectural marvels of France with remarkable detail and precision.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Derrione was a French military officer and diplomat, Derrione Dumont, who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1778, he was a skilled strategist and negotiator, playing a crucial role in various peace treaties and territorial negotiations during the tumultuous period of the early 19th century. Derrione Dumont's death date is not precisely recorded.
While the name Derrione has its origins deeply rooted in French history and culture, it has since been adopted and adapted across various regions and languages over the centuries, carrying with it a sense of distinction and uniqueness.
People
Derrione + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derrione 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
Derrione: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derrione?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derrione 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Derrione a common name?
We classify Derrione as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Derrione most popular?
The single biggest year for Derrione was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derrione is about 26 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 Derrione in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derrione a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derrione 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 Derrione still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derrione 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 Derrione 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 share the name Derrione?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.