Dierks
Every Dierks since 2005 — 308 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dierks
Dierks is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,312 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 308 American babies have been named Dierks. Its peak came in 2015, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dierks stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dierks year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,312 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,723 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,001 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,483 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,392 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,083 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,009 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,397 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,785 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,508 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,715 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,428 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,997 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,721 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,688 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,446 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,338 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,498 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,356 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,840 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,906 |
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Famous people named Dierks
- Dierks Bentley Singer · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dierks in 2025?
Dierks ranked #7,312 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dierks?
308 babies have been named Dierks in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dierks most popular?
Dierks peaked in 2015, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Dierks a boy or girl name?
Dierks is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dierks rising or falling?
Dierks is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dierks?
Well-known people named Dierks include Dierks Bentley (singer).