Derek
girl nameDerek entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #1936 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#1936
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5492 |
| 1960s | #4958 |
| 1970s | #3430 |
| 1980s | #2297 |
| 1990s | #6780 |
| 2000s | #12580 |
| 2010s | #15862 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Derek are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Derek alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Derek in 2025?
- Derek is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Derek most popular?
- Derek peaked in 1980, reaching #1936 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Derek with classmates?
- Derek will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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