Boy nameCurrently #664 in the USRising
Dereck
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dereck's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dereck's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dereck |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 35 |
| 1959 | 34 |
| 1960 | 50 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1962 | 45 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 54 |
| 1965 | 48 |
| 1966 | 54 |
| 1967 | 53 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 72 |
| 1970 | 90 |
| 1971 | 77 |
| 1972 | 77 |
| 1973 | 84 |
| 1974 | 71 |
| 1975 | 73 |
| 1976 | 58 |
| 1977 | 69 |
| 1978 | 77 |
| 1979 | 104 |
| 1980 | 153 |
| 1981 | 128 |
| 1982 | 158 |
| 1983 | 163 |
| 1984 | 148 |
| 1985 | 142 |
| 1986 | 142 |
| 1987 | 167 |
| 1988 | 163 |
| 1989 | 187 |
| 1990 | 170 |
| 1991 | 139 |
| 1992 | 133 |
| 1993 | 126 |
| 1994 | 107 |
| 1995 | 111 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 106 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 82 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 102 |
| 2005 | 132 |
| 2006 | 108 |
| 2007 | 148 |
| 2008 | 157 |
| 2009 | 165 |
| 2010 | 144 |
| 2011 | 159 |
| 2012 | 133 |
| 2013 | 157 |
| 2014 | 149 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2016 | 125 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2018 | 116 |
| 2019 | 104 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 131 |
| 2022 | 203 |
| 2023 | 291 |
| 2024 | 412 |
Dereck through the decades
- Dereck peaked in 2024, when 412 babies were named Dereck in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dereck has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dereck currently ranks #664 in the US and is on the rise.