FIRST NAME
Derek
Derek is the 131st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 201,013 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 246 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #131 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
278,555
living · #163
2020 CENSUS
201,013
living · #131
BABIES NAMED DEREK BY BIRTH YEAR · 1924–2025
20251K
As a male name, Derek peaked in 1989, when 8,365 babies were named Derek (the #54 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #21,140 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
246
living · #21,140
BABIES NAMED DEREK BY BIRTH YEAR · 1956–2011
20115
As a female name, Derek peaked in 1987, when 57 babies were named Derek (the #1964 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)