Derian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Derian is an English name with roots tracing back to the Greek name Dorian, which means 'of the sea.' The evolution of the name reflects a journey from ancient Greece to modern usage. It is viewed as a unique and contemporary name, gaining popularity in recent decades, and does not have biblical significance.
The name Derian is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Derian has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Derian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7263rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3101st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2434th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3322nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10927th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18400th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Derian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Derian"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛr.i.ən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Derian is believed to be a modern variant of the name Dorian, which has Greek origins. Dorian itself is derived from 'Doros,' a name associated with a tribe in ancient Greece.
Meaning
of the sea, from the sea
Language Evolution
Doros (Ancient Greek), Dorian (Old Greek), Derian (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Derian gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name choice, often seen in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Dorian, Derrian, Deri
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Derian is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Derian Hatcher, a notable former professional ice hockey player., Derian McGhee, a contemporary musician.
Explore More Derian Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Derian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Derian"
"Derian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7263rd of 10718 | 24 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3101st of 16616 | 293 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2434th of 24088 | 744 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3322nd of 23106 | 412 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10927th of 27321 | 81 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18400th of 35406 | 49 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Derian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.14% 2216th/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
34.40% 2173rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
27.75% 2029th/7313 |
29.80% 2224th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
35.71% 2436th/6822 |
42.94% 2695th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Derian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Derian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Derian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.