Total births
352
Boys' name · since 1988
Darreon
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 352 babies named Darreon, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12856
- among boys today
- 352
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Darreon is the #12856 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 352 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darreon has been recorded 352 times among boys since 1988, currently ranked #12856 nationally and more common than 10% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2024.
- #12856 among boys today
- 352 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Darreon is currently the #12856 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 352 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12856
- among boys today
- 352
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Darreon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12856
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Darreon was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
21 babies were named Darreon in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Darreon compares
352 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Darreon's all-time total is 4% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darreon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 352 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darreon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darreon's full recorded timeline at 2004, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2020, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darreon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#12,856
Active since
1988
Darreon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Darreon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Darreon's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Darreon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
130 births
- 2000s
2000s
156 births
- 2010s 45
2010s
45 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 156 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darreon? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 352 babies named Darreon. Today it holds rank #12856 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 21 births.
When was Darreon most popular? ▼
Darreon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Darreon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darreon since 1988 -- 37 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Darreon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darreon's data
- Darreon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (156 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darreon
Nearby Names Like Darreon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darreon
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darreon side by side: Darreon vs Darrell Darreon vs Darren Darreon vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darreon
Daishawn #12855
555 births · Peak 2001
Decorian #12857
253 births · Peak 1997
Jhovany #12854
484 births · Peak 2006
Dsean #12858
337 births · Peak 2002
Jaquon #12853
729 births · Peak 2000
Jaquel #12859
405 births · Peak 1998
Chaze #12852
206 births · Peak 1988
Quindarius #12860
447 births · Peak 2001
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darreon: #12856 Boys' Name - 352 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darreon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darreon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.