Derrius
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,858 in 1989
9 babies were named Derrius in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Derrius you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Derrius, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Derrius would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDerrius first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1989, when it ranked #1,858. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDerrius was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
About the name Derrius
Derrius is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ius”. US birth records list Derrius for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 48 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #1,858 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.2 | 450,450 boys |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 116,686 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 77,101 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,340 boys |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 152,207 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Derrius
What is the origin of the name Derrius?
Derrius has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Derrius a boy or girl name?
Derrius is a boy name.
How popular is the name Derrius?
Derrius ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#1,858).