Derryon
A unisex name of African American origin meaning "powerful one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Derryon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derryon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derryon births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derryon. 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 Derryon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,957
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Derryon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Derryon 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 Derryon 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 Derryon
The given name Derryon is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical roots or cultural origins. It appears to be a creative amalgamation of sounds and syllables, possibly inspired by the modern trend of creating unique and distinctive names.
While the exact origin and meaning of Derryon are uncertain, some linguistic experts speculate that it may have been derived from a combination of the French prefix "der-" and the English word "ryon," which could loosely translate to "the king" or "the ruler." However, this connection is tenuous and lacks solid historical evidence.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Derryon explicitly. Its appearance in written form is relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a novel creation.
The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Derryon are scarce, as it is a relatively uncommon and modern name. However, a few notable individuals with this first name can be found:
1. Derryon Galt (born 1985) - An American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
2. Derryon Beck (born 1992) - An American film producer and screenwriter, known for his work on independent films.
3. Derryon Anderson (born 1987) - A British fashion designer and entrepreneur, founder of a sustainable clothing line.
4. Derryon Massey (born 1998) - An American track and field athlete, specializing in sprinting events.
5. Derryon Pearson (born 1990) - An Australian musician and singer-songwriter, known for his indie rock and alternative music.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Derryon, there are limited historical references and famous individuals associated with it. As a contemporary creation, its usage and popularity may evolve over time, potentially gaining more cultural significance and recognition in the future.
People
Derryon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derryon 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
Derryon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derryon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derryon 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 Derryon a common name?
We classify Derryon 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 Derryon most popular?
The single biggest year for Derryon was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derryon is about 17 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 Derryon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derryon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derryon 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 Derryon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derryon 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 Derryon 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 are named Derryon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Derryon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.