EveryBabyNames

Derrek

1 country#12008 in United States, 2025

Published by the EveryBabyNames data team · data last verified

US
#12008
in United States, 2025
Total births recorded
3,047
Peak year (United States)
1989
Peak-year count
128
First recorded
1950

Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States

Derrek’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 1960 1980 2000 2020

Country by country

🇺🇸 United States

3,047 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1989 with 128 births

Most common in: California, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York

Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data

United States rank history

Derrek’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.

YearRankvs. prior yr
2006#2578—
2007#3025↓447
2008#2879↑146
2009#3399↓520
2010#3708↓309
2011#3792↓84
2012#4533↓741
2013#4180↑353
2014#4138↑42
2015#4890↓752
2016#4199↑691
2017#6685↓2486
2018#6703↓18
2019#6406↑297
2020#5235↑1171
2021#7089↓1854
2022#10863↓3774
2023#7738↑3125
2024#9894↓2156
2025#12008↓2114

Frequently asked questions about Derrek

Is Derrek a popular name?

Yes — Derrek currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.

Is Derrek more common for boys or girls?

Derrek is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.

When was Derrek most popular?

Derrek peaked in 1989 in United States, with 128 recorded births that year.

Is Derrek rising or falling in popularity?

In United States, Derrek’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3021 in 1950 to #12008 in 2025.

How many babies have been named Derrek?

At least 3,047 babies have been recorded with the name Derrek across official birth statistics in 1 country.

What names are similar in popularity to Derrek?

Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Derrek include Derron.

Similar names right now

Ranked directly next to Derrek in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.