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Detron

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Pronounced duh-TRON /dəˈtrɑn/Low

Meaning: Detron is a late-twentieth-century coinage pairing the De- prefix with a -tron ending. It was assembled for its strong, modern sound rather than from a single root.Low

In 30 seconds: Detron is an invented name joining the De- prefix with a -tron ending. It was always rare, with a small run around 1980 (said duh-TRON).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningDetron is a late-twentieth-century coinage pairing the De- prefix with a -tron ending. It was assembled for its strong, modern sound rather than from a single root.
U.S. rank (2012)#12733 ↗ Rising
2012 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019742012

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Detron is a coined name rather than an inherited one, formed from the fashionable De- prefix and a -tron ending. Names of this shape were a creative, individualizing trend in Black communities, so Detron's meaning lies in its bold, mechanical-sounding rhythm.

It stayed rare, given to only about sixteen boys a year around its high in 1980. A man named Detron then is in his mid-forties today.

Did you know? Detron belongs to the De- family of coined boys' names, alongside Deshawn and Demond, that African American families built through the late twentieth century.
Overall data confidence 28%
References - Detron — De- + -tron coinage; sound-led; late-20c AA naming

Variations

DetrionDetranDetronn

Nicknames

DeTron

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If you like Detron…

Deshawn— a like De- boy's name
Demond— a similar De- coinage
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Detron mean?

It is a coined name joining the De- prefix to a -tron ending; the meaning is in its sound rather than a single root.

How do you pronounce Detron?

It is said duh-TRON /dəˈtrɑn/, two syllables stressed on the second.

Is Detron a boy or girl name?

Detron is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Detron?

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak around nineteen-eighty.

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