Deyron
A modern invented name possibly inspired by Arabic or Spanish origins.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Deyron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deyron today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deyron births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deyron. 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 Deyron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,211
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Deyron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deyron 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 Deyron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deyron
The given name Deyron finds its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century. It is believed to have stemmed from the Old High German word "degan," meaning "warrior" or "valiant one." The name's earliest recorded spelling variations include "Deyrinn," "Deyrun," and "Deyron."
Historically, the name Deyron held significant cultural importance among the Germanic tribes, particularly the Franks and the Saxons. It was often bestowed upon male children born into noble or warrior families, signifying strength, bravery, and a destined path towards military prowess.
While no direct references to the name Deyron have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the name's meaning aligns with the warrior-centric values celebrated in various Germanic sagas and legends from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Deyron was Deyron the Bold, a Frankish chieftain who lived in the 6th century and was renowned for his fearless leadership during the Saxon Wars. Another notable figure was Deyron of Saxony, a 9th-century military commander who played a pivotal role in the defense of Saxony against Viking invasions.
In the 11th century, Deyron the Wise, a scholar and philosopher from the Holy Roman Empire, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of medieval logic and metaphysics. His treatises on the nature of reason and the pursuit of knowledge were highly influential during that period.
Moving forward in time, the 14th century saw the emergence of Deyron the Adventurer, a renowned explorer and navigator from the Hanseatic League. His daring voyages and remarkable navigational skills earned him a place in the annals of maritime history.
Lastly, in the 16th century, Deyron the Reformer, a Protestant theologian from the German states, played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and sermons challenged the established religious doctrines of the time, sparking widespread debates and ultimately contributing to the spread of Protestant ideologies across Europe.
People
Deyron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deyron 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
Deyron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deyron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deyron 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Deyron a common name?
We classify Deyron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deyron most popular?
The single biggest year for Deyron was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deyron is about 4 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 Deyron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deyron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deyron 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 Deyron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deyron 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 Deyron 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 Deyron?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Deyron at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.