Boy · #7,303 in 2026

Derrion

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

Current Rank

#7,303

Peak Rank

#1,659 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-50%

1997

First Year

2013

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#9974

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derrion

Derrion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 89 Derrions were born — ranking #1,700 that year. As of 2026, Derrion ranks #7,303 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-50%). In total, more than 1K Derrions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Derrion

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

Darian
Darien
Derian
Darion
Dorian
Durian
Durion
Terrien
Dairying
Dorion
Tyrian
Pterion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derrion

What does the name Derrion mean?

Derrion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derrion in 2026?

In 2026, Derrion ranks #7,303 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Derrion most popular?

Derrion reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #1,659 that year with 89 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Derrion most popular?

Derrion has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Derrion.

Is Derrion a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Derrion?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derrion include Benjy, Terris, Tayton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derrion

Derrion is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Derrion's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #1,659. Use the chart and map above to compare Derrion'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.