Name Legacy

Derek

Recorded 1924–2025 · United States

Derek was most popular in 1989, when 8,402 American babies were given the name — ranking #94 that year. In 2025 it ranked #552, with 1,191 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 239,969 people named Derek.

Most popular in1989
Rank that year#94
Births that year8,402
Total since 1880239,969

Derek over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Derek’s peak in 1989. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Germanic · "ruler of the people"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org