boys' name · peaked 2009

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.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2005Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Deryck
Peak year
2009
18 babies
All-time total
561
since 1962

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
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1925
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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.

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