unisex name
Dereon
DAIR-ee-on (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,576
Dereon is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 23% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2008, when 316 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1990.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dereon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 954 |
| 2010s | 537 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Dereon?
In 2024, Dereon was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dereon Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dereon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dereon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dereon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dereon
- English DAIR-ee-on
Sibling Names for Dereon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dereon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dereon
How popular is the name Dereon?
In 2024, Dereon was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dereon a girl's or a boy's name?
Dereon is used for both girls and boys. About 23% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dereon?
Dereon has 3 syllables.
When was Dereon most popular?
Dereon peaked in 2008, when 316 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.