Derek
Male name · ↓ Falling
86,601
Total Births
1989
Peak Year
#271
Rank 2023
1943
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Derek
Derek is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 86,601 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 169 births |
| 1950s | 2,105 births |
| 1960s | 7,538 births |
| 1970s | 15,260 births |
| 1980s | 28,416 births |
| 1990s | 19,702 births |
| 2000s | 9,814 births |
| 2010s | 2,773 births |
| 2020s | 824 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derek?
Derek has been given to 86,601 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1989 with 3,230 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #271.
Is Derek a boy or girl name?
Derek is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Derek most popular?
Derek was most popular in 1989, when 3,230 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Derek?
Derek first appeared in US records in 1943.