Derrian
Derrian is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Gift, oak tree, or little king (depending on derived roots Darian, Darren, or Ryan).
Origin and history
Derrian is a modern American name, likely created as a phonetic variant of Darren, Darian, or a blend of Derrick and Ryan. It gained brief popularity in the late 20th century but remains a rare choice in the United States today. Its usage is modern and non-traditional without strong historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
676 babies in the United States have been named Derrian since 1880. It ranks #4000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- TX (73.8 %)
- LA (14.3 %)
- MS (11.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 202 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Fun facts
- Derrian arose in late 20th-century America during a trend of creating new names ending in '-ian' or '-an'.
- Fewer than 700 male births have been officially recorded in the U.S. under the name Derrian since 1880.