Derron
Boy name · American · English · Irish
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,258 in 1968
5 babies were named Derron in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Derron you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Derron, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Derron would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDerron first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1968, when it ranked #1,258. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDerron was 4.4× 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 344,828.
- TrendDerron has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Derron
Derron is a boy name of American, English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ron”. US birth records list Derron for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 66 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #1,258 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 90,827 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 65,317 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 60,753 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 60,938 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 83,403 boys |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 118,906 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,827 boys |
Other spellings of Derron
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Questions about the name Derron
What is the origin of the name Derron?
Derron has American, English, Irish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Derron a boy or girl name?
Derron is a boy name.
How popular is the name Derron?
Derron ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1968 (#1,258).