Deryck
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
Every Deryck since 1962 — 561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deryck
Deryck 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 1962, 561 American babies have been named Deryck. Its peak came in 2009, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Deryck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deryck year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,875 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,107 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,313 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,921 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,537 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,537 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,911 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,062 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,121 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,729 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,147 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,135 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,350 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,859 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,875 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,315 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,097 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,188 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,722 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,013 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,875 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,027 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,415 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,465 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,963 |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,938 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,659 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deryck mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
How popular is the name Deryck in 2025?
Deryck 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 Deryck?
561 babies have been named Deryck in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deryck most popular?
Deryck peaked in 2009, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Deryck a boy or girl name?
Deryck is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deryck rising or falling?
Deryck is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.