Total births
676
Unisex name · since 1976
Derrian
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 676 babies named Derrian, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 676
- total births
- 1976–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Derrian is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 676 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Derrian has been recorded 676 times among boys since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1976 to 2021.
- 676 total births
- 1976–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
676 boys have been named Derrian since 1976, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 676
- total births
- 1976–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Derrian was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
35 babies were named Derrian in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Derrian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Derrian splits its recorded history at 2000: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Derrian at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Derrian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2021
- Peak year (2000)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Derrian popularity over time - girls
88 total births recorded since 1992 (Derrian as girls' name)
Derrian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Derrian's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Derrian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
202 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
129 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 223 births (33% of all-time use).
How Derrian 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 Derrian's total volume
Derrian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Derrian by state
Where Derrian concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 31 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Derrian's total US births 4.6%
Even split
31 of 676 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derrian? ▼
676 babies have been named Derrian since 1976. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2000 with 35 births.
When was Derrian most popular? ▼
Derrian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Derrian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derrian are Texas (31 births), Louisiana (6 births), Mississippi (5 births).
Is Derrian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Derrian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 676 births, and as a girl's name it has 88 births.
How long has the name Derrian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Derrian since 1976 -- 46 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Derrian? ▼
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 Derrian's data
- Derrian's decade-level peak was the 2000s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Derrians (31 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 Derrian
Nearby Names Like Derrian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derrian
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 Derrian side by side: Derrian vs Derek Derrian vs Derrick Derrian vs Derick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1976–2021 (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. "Derrian: Baby Name Since 1976 - 676 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derrian. 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 Derrian 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 June 2026.