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Derek

Derek is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#304

How popular is Derek?

Popularity in the United States

Derek has been given to 233,926 babies in the United States since 1924, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,570 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Derek per year in the United States, 1924–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 2,658 people called Derek living in Spain, with an average age of 15.

233,926 Babies named since 1924
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Derek

Is Derek a boy's or a girl's name?

Derek is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Derek?

Derek has been given to 233,926 babies in the United States since 1924, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.