Derrious
A masculine name possibly derived from the French name "Derris", meaning "from the oak".
Name Census estimates that about 89 living Americans carry the first name Derrious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derrious today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derrious births was 1991 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derrious. 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 Derrious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
89
~ 1 in 3,851,172 Americans
Peak year
1991
10 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,086
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Derrious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Derrious from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 45 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Derrious 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 Derrious 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 Derrious
The name Derrious is believed to have originated from the Celtic regions of ancient Europe, specifically the areas that are now known as Ireland and Scotland. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "derios," which means "free" or "noble." This name likely emerged during the Iron Age period, around the 6th century BC, when the Celtic cultures were flourishing across Western and Central Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Derrious can be found in the Gaelic manuscript known as the Book of Leinster, which dates back to the 12th century AD. This medieval manuscript contains a collection of stories, poems, and genealogies from the Irish tradition, and it mentions a character named Derrious mac Conall, who was a legendary warrior and chieftain.
In the 14th century, a Scottish nobleman named Derrious Douglas was known for his bravery and military exploits during the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English. He fought alongside William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, and his name is recorded in several historical accounts from that period.
Another notable figure with the name Derrious was an Irish poet and storyteller who lived in the 16th century. Derrious O'Daly was renowned for his epic tales and ballads that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Ireland. Some of his works have been preserved and are still studied by scholars of Celtic literature.
During the 17th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Derrious de la Salle made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of North America. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to travel the length of the Mississippi River and claim the territory of Louisiana for France.
In the 19th century, there was a Welsh artist and illustrator named Derrious Caldicott who gained recognition for his intricate depictions of landscapes and rural scenes. His paintings and etchings captured the beauty of the Welsh countryside and are highly valued by art collectors today.
While the name Derrious is not as common as it once was, it has a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the Celtic traditions of ancient Europe. Its meaning of "free" and "noble" reflects the spirit of independence and valor that was highly regarded in those ancient societies.
People
Derrious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derrious 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
Derrious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derrious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 89 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derrious 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 3,851,172 US residents.
Is Derrious a common name?
We classify Derrious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 91 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derrious most popular?
The single biggest year for Derrious was 1991, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derrious is about 31 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 Derrious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derrious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derrious 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 Derrious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derrious 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 Derrious 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 Derrious?
Want to know how many Americans are named Derrious? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.