Derrek
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
Every Derrek since 1950 — 3,047 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.