Derian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
91% Masculine / 9% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Irish Gaelic name meaning 'descendant of Doirinne', it carries a sense of Irish heritage.
Meaning of the Name Derian
Derian is a modern English name that is derived from the surname Derry. The surname itself originates from the Irish Gaelic name 'Ó Doirinne', meaning 'descendant of Doirinne'. Doirinne is an old Irish personal name, which is believed to mean 'fertile'. Derian is a unique and contemporary name that carries a sense of Irish heritage.
Popularity of the Name Derian
The popularity for the name Derian peaked in popularity in the year 1996 with 85 births, which ranked number 3,043 out of 24,306 unique names for that year. Derian had the most female births in 1995 with 21, which ranked number 4,677 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1996 with 85, which ranked number 1,292 out of 10,534 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Derian has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 49 births, an increase of 96.00%. Among males, Derian has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 49 births, an increase of 96.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Derian
- 20 Year Trend of Derian: 2.08%
- 10 Year Trend of Derian: 96.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Derian: 96.00%
Popularity of Derian by State
For males, Derian was most popular in Southwestern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Derian. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Derian
- Total Births of Derian: 52 (6.96%)
- Male Births of Derian: 52 (6.96%)
Given the upward trend of Derian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.96% increase in total births, for a total of 52 births in 2024. Male births for Derian have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 52 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.96%.