Dereck
boy name#688 in 2025Dereck entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #663 in 2024, ranks #688 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1949–2025
#688
rank today
#663
peak (2024)
396
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #2020 |
| 1960s | #1033 |
| 1970s | #947 |
| 1980s | #722 |
| 1990s | #1090 |
| 2000s | #1325 |
| 2010s | #1313 |
| 2020s | #1016 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dereck has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Dereck are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dereck alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dereck in 2025?
- Dereck ranks #688 among US boy names in 2025, with 396 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dereck most popular?
- Dereck peaked in 2024, reaching #663 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dereck with classmates?
- Dereck will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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