How Many People Are Named Derion?

Complete statistics for the name Derion: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Derion
Very Rare

Derion means 'light' and is a rare name for boys, with only 1,059 people named Derion living in the US today, making up just 1 in 311,507 Americans. The majority, 86%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,059
Living in US
1 in 311,507
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Energetic Creative
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,269
Worldwide Bearers
#624,169
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,059
🇭🇹 Haiti
55
🇧🇷 Brazil
38
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
5
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2
🇿🇲 Zambia
1
🇦🇱 Albania
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,011 (95%)
♀ Female
49 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
922
Would be under 30 (86%)
154
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,076 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
58

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Derion Through the Generations

Derion peaked in popularity in 2008 with 115 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. With an average age of 19, most people named Derion are young adults, with 922 under 30 and only 154 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly used in the United States, where it's considered very rare, and it's not commonly found among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 61
Illinois 41
Ohio 31
California 22
Louisiana 14
Florida 11
North Carolina 11
Mississippi 7
Georgia 6
Missouri 6

✨ Similar Names to Derion

📄 About the Name Derion

How Many People Have the Name Derion?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,059 people in the United States currently share the name Derion. That works out to roughly 1 in every 311,507 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Derion a Common or Rare Name?

Derion is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Derion in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Derion Most Popular?

The name Derion reached peak popularity in 2008, with 115 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Derion?

Approximately 1,059 people named Derion live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,076. That works out to roughly 1 in 311,507 Americans.

Is Derion a rare name?

Derion is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 311,507 Americans has this name.

What does the name Derion mean?

Derion means "light".

Is Derion more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Derion are male and 5% are female.

When was Derion most popular?

Derion peaked in 2008 with 115 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,059
All-Time Births1,076
1 in X1 in 311,507
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2008
World Rank#624,169
Male %95%
Female %5%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.