Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Derrian since 1976
Babies named Derrian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 | 96 |
| 1990s | 74 | 202 |
| 2000s | 14 | 223 |
| 2010s | 0 | 129 |
| 2020s | 0 | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Derrian is a modern Irish-inspired name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1976. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Deoráin, suggesting a meaning related to an exile or wanderer. The name reached its peak popularity in the year 2000 but has been declining in use since 1994. Currently, it remains rare, with no recorded rank in the top 1000. Its sound aligns with other Irish favorites like Declan and Kieran, though it has not achieved widespread adoption. Derrian is most commonly given to boys, and its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with Irish heritage.
Derrian originated as a modern given name derived from the Irish surname Derrian, an anglicization of Ó Deoráin, meaning 'descendant of Deorán.' The Gaelic personal name Deorán likely derives from deor, meaning 'exile' or 'wanderer.' The surname has been present in Ireland for centuries, but its use as a first name in the United States is a recent phenomenon, appearing first in 1976.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Dean, Rian
Sibling names for Derrian
Names that share Derrian's style, for a brother or sister.
