Total births
1,524
Unisex name · since 1967
Derian
Derian has 1,524 recorded births since 1967 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2380
- among boys today
- 1,524
- born since 1967
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Derian is the #2380 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,524 recorded since 1967.
Social Security Administration records show Derian recorded 1,524 times among boys since 1967, holding rank #2380 nationally today, ahead of 83% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2025.
- #2380 among boys today
- 1,524 born since 1967
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Derian is currently the #2380 unisex name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 1,524 born since 1967, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2380
- among boys today
- 1,524
- born since 1967
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Derian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2380
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Derian was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
85 babies were named Derian in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Derian compares
1,524 Top 24% higher than 76% of 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
Derian's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Derian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,524 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 23 | 22,252 |
Derian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Derian's full recorded timeline at 2001, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1967, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1996 peak of 85 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Derian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#2,380
Active since
1967
Derian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Derian popularity over time - girls
135 total births recorded since 1990 (Derian as girls' name)
Derian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Derian's strongest decade.
470 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Derian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
402 births
- 2000s
2000s
470 births
- 2010s
2010s
315 births
- 2020s
2020s
246 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 470 births (31% of all-time use).
How Derian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Derian's total volume
Derian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Derian by state
Where Derian concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 272 | 17.8% |
| #2 | California | | 186 | 12.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Nevada | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Derian's total US births 17.8%
Even split
272 of 1,524 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derian? ▼
Derian has been given to 1,524 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2380 as of the latest data. 85 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Derian most popular? ▼
Derian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 470 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Derian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derian are Texas (272 births), California (186 births), New York (16 births).
Is Derian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Derian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,524 births, and as a girl's name it has 135 births.
How long has the name Derian been used? ▼
Records for Derian go back to 1967, giving 59 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Derian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derek, Derrick, Derick, Dereck, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Derian's data
- Derian's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (470 total births) through the 2020s (246) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Derians (272 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Derian
Nearby Names Like Derian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derian
Derek Boy
#258 239,060 births
Derrick Boy
#814 145,347 births
Derick Boy
#1442 19,771 births
Dereck Boy
#664 8,296 births
Derrell Boy
#9945 5,864 births
Compare Derian side by side: Derian vs Derek Derian vs Derrick Derian vs Derick
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Derian
Reuven #2379
1,091 births · Peak 2024
Jayvon #2381
3,893 births · Peak 2008
Dru #2378
2,788 births · Peak 1999
Demarion #2382
3,565 births · Peak 2005
Broderick #2377
8,952 births · Peak 2009
Kallan #2383
824 births · Peak 2025
Alastair #2376
1,364 births · Peak 2025
Amaru #2384
984 births · Peak 2021
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, 1967–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Derian: #2380 Unisex Name - 1,524 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derian. 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 Derian 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.