Holding steady.
Popularity of Dereona since 2007
Babies named Dereona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dereona is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the late 2000s, first recorded in 2007. Its peak usage occurred in 2010, after which it has maintained a stable but low frequency. The name is a creative blend, likely drawing from the established name Doreen (itself of Irish origin, derived from Doireann) and the fashionable suffix -ona, which adds a lyrical quality. With no top states recorded, Dereona remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name for their daughters.
Dereona is a modern coinage, likely a blend of the name Doreen (itself an anglicized form of Irish Doireann, meaning 'sullen' or 'stormy') and the fashionable suffix -ona, which adds a lyrical, feminine ending. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2007 and saw modest use in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dere, Rea, Nona
Variants: Dereonna, Dereana
Sibling names for Dereona
Names that share Dereona's style, for a brother or sister.
