Derrien is an uncommon given name of Breton origin, derived from the Breton word "derven" meaning "oak". It was traditionally used among the Breton-speaking population of France and has since gained some recognition internationally. The name Derrien does not have any associated name days as it is not a widely celebrated name in mainstream culture. Instead, those bearing this unique moniker may choose to celebrate their naming day on one of the common name days for names starting with the letter "D".
The name Derrien experienced varied popularity over time, with peaks in certain years and noticeable drops in others. The highest number of births recorded was 16 in 2010, while the lowest was 5 in multiple years including 1989, 2002, 2003, and 2005. Overall, there were a total of 183 births over this period.