Total births
560
Boys' name · since 1978
Derius
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 560 babies named Derius, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 560
- total births
- 1978–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
560 boys have been named Derius since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Derius recorded 560 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2021.
- 560 total births
- 1978–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
560 boys have been named Derius since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 560
- total births
- 1978–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Derius was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
36 babies were named Derius in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Derius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Derius splits its recorded history at 1999: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Derius at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Derius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2021
- Peak year (1991)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Derius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Derius's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Derius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
105 births
- 1990s
1990s
225 births
- 2000s
2000s
134 births
- 2010s 69
2010s
69 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 225 births (40% of all-time use).
How Derius 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 Derius's total volume
Derius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Derius by state
Where Derius concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derius? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 560 babies named Derius. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 36 births.
When was Derius most popular? ▼
Derius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Derius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derius are Illinois (6 births), Texas (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Derius been used? ▼
Records for Derius go back to 1978, giving 44 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Derius? ▼
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 Derius's data
- Derius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Deriuss (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Derius
Nearby Names Like Derius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derius
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 Derius side by side: Derius vs Derek Derius vs Derrick Derius vs Derick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1978–2021 (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. "Derius: Baby Name Since 1978 - 560 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derius. 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 Derius 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.