Deryon
A masculine name with unknown origins and uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deryon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deryon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deryon births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deryon. 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 Deryon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,825
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Deryon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deryon 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 Deryon 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 Deryon
The given name Deryon has its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, tracing back to around 3000 BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Sumerian word "dery," which means "strength" or "power," and the suffix "-on," which was a common ending for names in that region. The name was likely given to children as a symbol of strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Deryon can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem. In the story, there is a character named Deryon, who is described as a mighty warrior and a loyal companion of the protagonist, Gilgamesh. This suggests that the name was already in use during the early Mesopotamian period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Deryon. One of the earliest was Deryon of Tyre (c. 675 BCE - 625 BCE), a Phoenician explorer and navigator who is credited with establishing trade routes and colonies in the Mediterranean region. His voyages and explorations helped to shape the maritime history of the ancient world.
Another significant figure was Deryon of Athens (c. 490 BCE - 430 BCE), a Greek philosopher and mathematician. He is known for his contributions to the field of geometry and is believed to have been a student of the renowned philosopher Socrates. Deryon's writings, though largely lost, have been referenced by other ancient scholars.
During the Middle Ages, there was Deryon the Scribe (c. 1150 CE - 1220 CE), a monk and calligrapher from England. He is renowned for his exquisite illuminated manuscripts, which showcased his exceptional skill in lettering and decorative arts. Many of his works are preserved in various libraries and museums around the world.
In the Renaissance period, Deryon Vespucci (1454 - 1512) was an Italian explorer and navigator who accompanied his cousin, Amerigo Vespucci, on several voyages to the Americas. He is credited with contributing to the exploration and mapping of the coastlines of South America during that time.
More recently, Deryon Jameson (1892 - 1962) was a British writer and poet known for his thought-provoking works on existentialism and the human condition. His collection of poems, "Echoes of Eternity," published in 1938, received critical acclaim and is considered a significant contribution to 20th-century literature.
People
Deryon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deryon 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
Deryon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deryon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deryon 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 Deryon a common name?
We classify Deryon 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 Deryon most popular?
The single biggest year for Deryon was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deryon is about 19 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 Deryon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deryon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deryon 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 Deryon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deryon 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 Deryon 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 Americans are named Deryon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Deryon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.