Dereck
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
Every Dereck since 1949 — 8,296 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dereck
Dereck is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #688 in 2025 with 396 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 8,296 American babies have been named Dereck. Its peak came in 2024, when 413 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Dereck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dereck year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 396 | #688 |
| 2024 | 413 | #663 |
| 2023 | 291 | #837 |
| 2022 | 203 | #1,076 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,399 |
| 2020 | 120 | #1,439 |
| 2019 | 104 | #1,594 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1,491 |
| 2017 | 145 | #1,256 |
| 2016 | 125 | #1,403 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1,353 |
| 2014 | 149 | #1,226 |
| 2013 | 157 | #1,150 |
| 2012 | 133 | #1,299 |
| 2011 | 159 | #1,138 |
| 2010 | 144 | #1,228 |
| 2009 | 165 | #1,121 |
| 2008 | 157 | #1,156 |
| 2007 | 148 | #1,189 |
| 2006 | 108 | #1,439 |
| 2005 | 132 | #1,204 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,395 |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,411 |
| 2002 | 85 | #1,486 |
| 2001 | 92 | #1,381 |
| 2000 | 82 | #1,489 |
| 1995 | 111 | #1,066 |
| 1990 | 170 | #777 |
| 1985 | 142 | #746 |
| 1980 | 153 | #701 |
| 1975 | 73 | #961 |
| 1970 | 90 | #851 |
| 1965 | 48 | #1,070 |
| 1960 | 50 | #1,103 |
| 1955 | 23 | #1,623 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dereck mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
How popular is the name Dereck in 2025?
Dereck ranked #688 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 396 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dereck?
8,296 babies have been named Dereck in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dereck most popular?
Dereck peaked in 2024, when 413 newborns received the name.
Is Dereck a boy or girl name?
Dereck is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dereck rising or falling?
Dereck is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.