Derrius
An inventive name with no definitive meaning or known etymology.
Name Census estimates that about 824 living Americans carry the first name Derrius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derrius today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derrius births was 1989 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derrius. 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
824
~ 1 in 415,964 Americans
Peak year
1989
40 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,729
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Derrius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Derrius from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 258 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Derrius 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 Derrius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Derrius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, Alabama recorded the most babies named Derrius, while Texas, Ohio, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Derrius
The name Derrius is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, derived from the word "derma," which translates to "skin" or "hide." This etymology suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with animal hides or leather, such as a tanner or a leather craftsperson.
In ancient Greece, the name Derrius was relatively uncommon, but there are a few mentions of individuals bearing this name in historical records. One notable figure was Derrius of Corinth, a renowned philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE and was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue.
As the name spread across the Mediterranean region, it underwent various transformations and adaptations. In Latin, the name took on the form "Derrius," while in other languages, it evolved into different spellings and pronunciations, such as "Derrio" in Italian and "Derrius" in French.
During the Middle Ages, the name Derrius gained some popularity among Christian communities, particularly in Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the chronicles of the Benedictine monastery in Cluny, France, where a monk named Derrius is mentioned in the 11th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Derrius. One such individual was Derrius of Auxerre (c. 1110 - 1178), a French cleric and theologian who served as the Bishop of Auxerre and played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of his time.
Another prominent figure was Derrius the Scribe (c. 1250 - 1320), an Italian calligrapher and illuminator renowned for his exquisite manuscript illuminations and contributions to the art of book-making during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of literature, Derrius Dante (1475 - 1542), an Italian poet and playwright, gained recognition for his works that explored themes of love, honor, and human nature. His plays were widely performed across Italy during the 16th century.
Moving forward in time, Derrius Montague (1670 - 1735) was a British explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the West Indies and the Americas, contributing to the expansion of trade routes and the mapping of new territories.
Lastly, Derrius Beaumont (1819 - 1892) was a French painter and sculptor known for his vivid depictions of rural life and his involvement in the Realist movement of the 19th century.
While the name Derrius has undergone various transformations and adaptations throughout history, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, reflecting a connection to the world of leather craftsmanship and animal hides.
People
Derrius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derrius 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
Derrius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derrius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 824 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derrius 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 415,964 US residents.
Is Derrius a common name?
We classify Derrius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 843 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derrius most popular?
The single biggest year for Derrius was 1989, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derrius is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Derrius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derrius 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.
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.