Boy · #633 in 2026

Dereck

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

Current Rank

#633

Peak Rank

#633 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+187%

1949

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#633

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dereck

Dereck first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1949, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 449 Derecks were born — ranking #633 that year. As of 2026, Dereck ranks #633 for baby boys with 449 births, rising sharply (+187% over the past five years). In total, more than 9K Derecks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dereck

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dereck 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 Dereck

What does the name Dereck mean?

Dereck is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1949. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dereck in 2026?

In 2026, Dereck ranks #633 among boys' names in the U.S., with 449 babies given the name that year.

When was Dereck most popular?

Dereck reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #633 that year with 449 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dereck most popular?

Dereck has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, West Virginia, Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dereck.

Is Dereck a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dereck?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dereck include Tyrel, Clovis, Werner. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dereck

Dereck is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 9K births in the dataset. Dereck's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #633. Use the chart and map above to compare Dereck'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.