Total births
129
Boys' name · since 1993
Derreon
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 129 babies named Derreon, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 129
- total births
- 1993–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
129 boys have been named Derreon since 1993, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Derreon recorded 129 times among boys since 1993, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1993 to 2016.
- 129 total births
- 1993–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
129 boys have been named Derreon since 1993, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 129
- total births
- 1993–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Derreon was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
26 babies were named Derreon in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Derreon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Derreon's full recorded timeline at 2009, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Derreon at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Derreon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2016
- Peak year (2008)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Derreon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Derreon's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Derreon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
75 births
- 2010s
2010s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 75 births (58% of all-time use).
Derreon by state
Where Derreon concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.9% |
California share of Derreon's total US births 4.7%
Even split
6 of 129 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derreon? ▼
129 babies have been named Derreon since 1993. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 2008 with 26 births.
When was Derreon most popular? ▼
Derreon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Derreon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derreon are California (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Derreon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Derreon since 1993 -- 24 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Derreon? ▼
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 Derreon's data
- Derreon's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (75 total births) through the 2010s (49) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Derreons (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Derreon
Nearby Names Like Derreon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derreon
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 Derreon side by side: Derreon vs Derek Derreon vs Derrick Derreon 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, 1993–2016 (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. "Derreon: Baby Name Since 1993 - 129 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derreon. 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 Derreon 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.