Derk: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Derk

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1967

27 babies

All-time total

506

#7,842 all-time among boys

First recorded

1950

in Social Security records

Derk popularity over time

506 babies have been named Derk since 1950, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1950s	96	10	–	#1,764
1960s	167	17	+74%	#1,481
1970s	143	14	-14%	#1,898
1980s	95	10	-34%	#2,752
1990s	5	1	-95%	#9,093
2000s	–	–	–	–
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2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Derk

Derk is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1950, 506 American babies have been named Derk. Its peak came in 1967, when 27 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Derk stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Derk?

The median living Derk is about 55 years old; half are between 47 and 61. An estimated 400 people named Derk are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Derk year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

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1985	13	#3,452
1980	17	#2,752
1975	16	#2,559
1970	14	#2,535
1965	17	#1,939
1960	12	#2,450
1955	12	#2,330
1950	7	#3,098
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Famous people named Derk

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Derk Boerrigter Dutch footballer (born 1986) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Derk, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Derk?

The median living Derk is about 55 years old. Half of all living Derks are between 47 and 61 years old.

How many people named Derk are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Derk are alive in the United States, based on 506 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Derk mean?

Derk is a Dutch masculine given name.

How popular is the name Derk in 2025?

Derk did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Derk?

506 babies have been named Derk in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Derk most popular?

Derk peaked in 1967, when 27 newborns received the name.

Is Derk a boy or girl name?

Derk is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Derk rising or falling?

Derk has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Derk?

Well-known people named Derk include Derk Boerrigter (soccer player).

Names like Derk

Names that sound and feel close to Derk: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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