How Many People Are Named Derek?
238,769
people in the United States are named Derek
1 in 1,403 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#341
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0713%
Of US population
Peak Year
1989
8,402 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
DER-ik
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the older English name Dederick, which was in origin a Low German form of THEODORIC. It was imported to England from the Low Countries in the 15th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 36.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1924 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
26,618
Texas
15,286
New York
15,275
Pennsylvania
10,982
Michigan
10,577
Ohio
10,388
Illinois
9,815
Florida
9,454
Massachusetts
8,950
Indiana
6,796
💡 Fun Facts About "Derek"
- 1,355 babies were named Derek in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1989
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1924
- Most popular in California
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