boy's name
Derius
DAIR-ee-us (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 560
Derius is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 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 1991, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Derius Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 225 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Derius?
In 2021, Derius was given to 5 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.
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 Derius
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Derius Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Derius over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Derius
- English DAIR-ee-us
Sibling Names for Derius
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Derius — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Derius
How popular is the name Derius?
In 2021, Derius was given to 5 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 Derius a girl's or a boy's name?
Derius is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Derius?
Derius has 3 syllables.
When was Derius most popular?
Derius peaked in 1991, when 36 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.