Darek
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
Every Darek since 1957 — 1,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darek
Darek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,970 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 1,561 American babies have been named Darek. Its peak came in 1973, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3,970 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,716 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,704 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,291 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,164 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,136 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,074 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,109 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,341 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,255 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,903 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,676 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,325 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,422 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,675 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,712 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,377 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,544 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,532 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,549 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,638 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,885 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,311 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,354 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,334 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,093 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,520 |
| 1990 | 35 | #2,096 |
| 1985 | 37 | #1,679 |
| 1980 | 39 | #1,550 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,221 |
| 1970 | 28 | #1,628 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,389 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,141 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darek mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
How popular is the name Darek in 2025?
Darek ranked #3,970 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darek?
1,561 babies have been named Darek in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darek most popular?
Darek peaked in 1973, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Darek a boy or girl name?
Darek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darek rising or falling?
Darek is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.