Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Deran

Name: Popularity of the name Deran in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Deran, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#3,430 (1980)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

2023

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#3430

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deran

Deran first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 12 Derans were born — ranking #3,430 that year. As of 2026, Deran ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 163 Derans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Deran

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deran is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Deren
Dieren
Darren
Doiron
Doron
Doren
Duren
Daran
Derain
Diren
Tyran
Darin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deran

What does the name Deran mean?

Deran is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deran in 2026?

In 2026, Deran ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Deran most popular?

Deran reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #3,430 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Deran a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Deran is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Deran?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deran include Harvin, Condy, Domitilo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deran

Deran is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Deran's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #3,430. Use the chart and map above to compare Deran's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.