Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Derec

Name: Popularity of the name Derec in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Derec, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,354

Peak Rank

#3,146 (1971)

Total Babies

104

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2004

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#3146

Peak Rank

104

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derec

Derec first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 10 Derecs were born — ranking #3,146 that year. As of 2026, Derec ranks #11,354 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 104 Derecs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Derec

Phonetically similar names — useful when Derec is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derec

What does the name Derec mean?

Derec is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derec in 2026?

In 2026, Derec ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Derec most popular?

Derec reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #3,146 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Derec a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Derec is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Derec?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derec include Patrich, Dwayn, Cid. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derec

Derec is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 104 births in the dataset. Derec's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #3,146. Use the chart and map above to compare Derec's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.