Total births
1,536
Boys' name · since 1959
Derron
Derron has 1,536 recorded births since 1959 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9143
- among boys today
- 1,536
- born since 1959
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
1,536 babies have been named Derron since 1959, making it today's #9143 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Derron recorded 1,536 times among boys since 1959, holding rank #9143 nationally today, ahead of 36% of boys, 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 1959 to 2025.
- #9143 among boys today
- 1,536 born since 1959
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Derron is currently the #9143 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 1,536 born since 1959, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9143
- among boys today
- 1,536
- born since 1959
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Derron vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9143
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Derron was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
59 babies were named Derron in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Derron compares
1,536 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
Derron's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Derron | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,536 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Derron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Derron's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2021, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Derron at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#9,143
Active since
1959
Derron popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Derron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Derron's strongest decade.
322 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Derron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
204 births
- 1970s
1970s
251 births
- 1980s
1980s
305 births
- 1990s
1990s
322 births
- 2000s
2000s
240 births
- 2010s
2010s
159 births
- 2020s 48
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 322 births (21% of all-time use).
How Derron 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 Derron's total volume
Derron vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Derron by state
Where Derron concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 46 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 17 | 1.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Derron's total US births 3.0%
Even split
46 of 1,536 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derron? ▼
1,536 babies have been named Derron since 1959. It currently ranks #9143 among boys. The peak year was 1990 with 59 births.
When was Derron most popular? ▼
Derron was most popular in the 1990s decade with 322 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Derron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derron are California (46 births), Missouri (17 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Derron been used? ▼
Records for Derron go back to 1959, giving 67 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Derron? ▼
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 Derron's data
- Derron's decade-level peak was the 1990s (322 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Derrons (46 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 Derron
Nearby Names Like Derron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derron
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 Derron side by side: Derron vs Derek Derron vs Derrick Derron vs Derick
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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, 1959–2025 (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. "Derron: #9143 Boys' Name - 1,536 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derron. 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 Derron 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.