Derek
boy name#284 in 2025Derek entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #50 in 1980, ranks #284 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1924–2025
#284
rank today
#50
peak (1980)
1,191
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3713 |
| 1930s | #1966 |
| 1940s | #1010 |
| 1950s | #340 |
| 1960s | #165 |
| 1970s | #75 |
| 1980s | #53 |
| 1990s | #83 |
| 2000s | #150 |
| 2010s | #218 |
| 2020s | #287 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Derek has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 225,000 people named Derek are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Derek alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 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 ranks #284 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,191 babies given the name.
- When was the name Derek most popular?
- Derek peaked in 1980, reaching #50 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Derek with classmates?
- Derek will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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