Dereon is a unique and contemporary given name of American origin. It is derived from the popular French surname Dureau, which is thought to have been occupational in nature, potentially referring to someone who lived near a grove of oaks or was employed as a carpenter. The name Dereon has gained popularity in recent years due to its modern sound and easy pronunciation. It consists of five letters, with the vowels 'e' appearing twice. There are no traditional nicknames or variants associated with Dereon, allowing it to stand alone as a distinct choice for a personal name.
The name Dereon experienced a notable surge in popularity around the year 2006, with an unprecedented high of 80 births that year. This peak was followed by several consecutive years of over 200 births annually, reaching a peak of 238 births in 2008. However, since then, there has been a steady decline in the usage of the name Dereon, with fewer than 50 births per year from 2016 onwards, and consistently around 6 to 9 births per year since 2020. Overall, the name Dereon has been used in a total of 1194 births from 1990 to 2023.