Derrion
Every Derrion since 1977 — 1,516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derrion
Derrion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,904 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,516 American babies have been named Derrion. Its peak came in 2008, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Derrion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derrion 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 | — | — | 12 | #6,904 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,929 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,391 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,224 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,816 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,742 |
| 2019 | — | — | 23 | #4,371 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,396 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,906 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,359 |
| 2015 | — | — | 35 | #3,246 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,713 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,120 | 31 | #3,432 |
| 2012 | — | — | 44 | #2,727 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,553 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,864 | 69 | #1,987 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,163 | 79 | #1,854 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,932 | 89 | #1,714 |
| 2007 | — | — | 89 | #1,702 |
| 2006 | — | — | 66 | #2,019 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,194 | 47 | #2,441 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49 | #2,322 |
| 2003 | — | — | 53 | #2,108 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,651 |
| 2001 | — | — | 70 | #1,662 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,693 | 50 | #2,023 |
| 1995 | — | — | 32 | #2,411 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,637 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,289 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derrion in 2025?
Derrion ranked #6,904 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Derrion?
1,516 babies have been named Derrion in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derrion most popular?
Derrion peaked in 2008, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Derrion a boy or girl name?
Derrion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Derrion rising or falling?
Derrion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.