Deron
Every Deron since 1956 — 5,744 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deron
Deron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,117 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 5,744 American babies have been named Deron. Its peak came in 1966, when 270 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deron year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,117 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,631 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,336 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,173 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,509 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,034 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,623 |
| 2017 | — | — | 37 | #3,138 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,459 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,714 |
| 2014 | — | — | 43 | #2,766 |
| 2013 | — | — | 67 | #2,027 |
| 2012 | — | — | 74 | #1,925 |
| 2011 | — | — | 72 | #1,934 |
| 2010 | — | — | 68 | #2,018 |
| 2009 | — | — | 96 | #1,644 |
| 2008 | — | — | 104 | #1,546 |
| 2007 | — | — | 72 | #1,960 |
| 2006 | — | — | 76 | #1,810 |
| 2005 | — | — | 77 | #1,727 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49 | #2,321 |
| 2003 | — | — | 50 | #2,185 |
| 2002 | — | — | 60 | #1,874 |
| 2001 | — | — | 67 | #1,717 |
| 2000 | — | — | 67 | #1,702 |
| 1995 | — | — | 77 | #1,341 |
| 1990 | — | — | 140 | #864 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,085 | 95 | #934 |
| 1980 | — | — | 66 | #1,113 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,241 | 121 | #758 |
| 1970 | — | — | 146 | #685 |
| 1965 | — | — | 263 | #479 |
| 1960 | — | — | 20 | #1,826 |
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Famous people named Deron
- Deron Williams Basketball player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deron in 2025?
Deron ranked #9,117 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deron?
5,744 babies have been named Deron in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deron most popular?
Deron peaked in 1966, when 270 newborns received the name.
Is Deron a boy or girl name?
Deron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deron rising or falling?
Deron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Deron?
Well-known people named Deron include Deron Williams (basketball player).