Derek
Peaked at #50 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1924, Derek has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Derek — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1945
in 1980
Last ranked
#17482
in 2011
Years tracked
46
1956–2011
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1956, Derek reached its peak popularity for girls in 1980, ranking #1945 nationally with 55 babies given the name that year.
Derek hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2011, when it stood at #17482.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | #17,482 | 5 |
| 2010 | #15,475 | 6 |
| 2005 | #10,333 | 10 |
| 2004 | #16,811 | 5 |
| 2003 | #12,758 | 7 |
| 2001 | #13,996 | 6 |
| 2000 | #11,005 | 8 |
| 1998 | #8,765 | 10 |
Derek — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#50
in 1980
Current rank
#258
in 2024
Years tracked
97
1924–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1924, Derek reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #50 nationally with 7,241 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #205 (2014) to #258 (2024) — a 21% drop.
As of 2024, Derek ranks #258 nationally for boys, with 1,355 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #258 | 1,355 |
| 2023 | #271 | 1,240 |
| 2022 | #297 | 1,155 |
| 2021 | #303 | 1,094 |
| 2020 | #309 | 1,063 |
| 2019 | #305 | 1,115 |
| 2018 | #256 | 1,408 |
| 2017 | #239 | 1,546 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Derek most popular?
Derek was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #50 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Derek becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Derek?
At least 238,769 babies have been recorded with the name Derek in the US since 1924, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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