Derrek: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

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
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	54	5	–	#2,290
1960s	250	25	+363%	#1,134
1970s	430	43	+72%	#1,100
1980s	842	84	+96%	#892
1990s	795	80	-6%	#960
2000s	417	42	-48%	#2,256
2010s	203	20	-51%	#3,740
2020s (to 2025)	56	9	-54%	#5,305

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

#2,290

1960s

250

+363%

#1,134

1970s

430

+72%

#1,100

1980s

842

+96%

#892

1990s

795

-6%

#960

2000s

417

-48%

#2,256

2010s

203

-51%

#3,740

2020s (to 2025)

-54%

#5,305

The story of Derrek

Derrek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,498 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1950, 3,047 American babies have been named Derrek. Its peak came in 1989, when 128 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 Derrek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Derrek?

The median living Derrek is about 36 years old; half are between 27 and 44. An estimated 2,900 people named Derrek 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.

Derrek year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#12,498
2024	7	#10,146
2023	10	#7,860
2022	6	#11,209
2021	11	#7,216
2020	17	#5,305
2019	13	#6,509
2018	12	#6,802
2017	12	#6,790
2016	24	#4,224
2015	19	#4,928
2014	24	#4,169
2013	23	#4,214
2012	21	#4,579
2011	27	#3,822
2010	28	#3,740
2009	32	#3,418
2008	41	#2,895
2007	38	#3,041
2006	46	#2,594
2005	46	#2,472
2004	48	#2,355
2003	43	#2,442
2002	45	#2,306
2001	45	#2,256
2000	33	#2,753
1995	69	#1,435
1990	118	#960
1985	86	#989
1980	68	#1,098
1975	34	#1,537
1970	36	#1,400
1965	35	#1,298
1960	12	#2,452
1955	8	#3,028
1950	7	#3,100
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Derrek?

The median living Derrek is about 36 years old. Half of all living Derreks are between 27 and 44 years old.

How many people named Derrek are alive today?

An estimated 2,900 people named Derrek are alive in the United States, based on 3,047 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Derrek mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.

How popular is the name Derrek in 2025?

Derrek ranked #12,498 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Derrek?

3,047 babies have been named Derrek in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Derrek most popular?

Derrek peaked in 1989, when 128 newborns received the name.

Is Derrek a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Derrek rising or falling?

Derrek is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Derrek popularity over time

The story of Derrek

How old are people named Derrek?

Derrek year by year

Frequently asked questions

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