Derik
Every Derik since 1952 — 5,508 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derik
Derik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,973 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 5,508 American babies have been named Derik. Its peak came in 1987, when 198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Derik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derik 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 | #3,973 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,408 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,311 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,014 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,257 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,946 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,370 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,728 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,136 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,908 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,606 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,553 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,600 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,832 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,447 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,176 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,298 |
| 2008 | 79 | #1,843 |
| 2007 | 91 | #1,672 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,742 |
| 2005 | 86 | #1,597 |
| 2004 | 84 | #1,569 |
| 2003 | 83 | #1,540 |
| 2002 | 79 | #1,562 |
| 2001 | 71 | #1,648 |
| 2000 | 58 | #1,836 |
| 1995 | 130 | #973 |
| 1990 | 194 | #733 |
| 1985 | 173 | #676 |
| 1980 | 186 | #638 |
| 1975 | 71 | #974 |
| 1970 | 82 | #892 |
| 1965 | 43 | #1,147 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,153 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,616 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derik in 2025?
Derik ranked #3,973 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 Derik?
5,508 babies have been named Derik in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derik most popular?
Derik peaked in 1987, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Derik a boy or girl name?
Derik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Derik rising or falling?
Derik has been roughly stable over the past decade.