Rising since 1985, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Derian since 1967
Babies named Derian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 | 75 |
| 1990s | 114 | 402 |
| 2000s | 16 | 470 |
| 2010s | 5 | 315 |
| 2020s | 0 | 246 |
Meaning & origin
Derian is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1967. It reached its peak popularity in 1996, and has been on a rising trajectory since 1985. In 2025, it ranked 2,572 with about 1 in 33,492 boys given the name. The name has been most common in Texas, New York, and California. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely arose as a creative variant or a surname adoption, fitting the trend of -ian ending names.
Derian likely emerged as a modern given name, possibly derived from surnames such as Derian or Deryan, or as a creative variant of names like Darian or Derrick. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and gained modest popularity, particularly in the 1990s.
Where Derian is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deri, Derr
Sibling names for Derian
Names that share Derian's style, for a brother or sister.
