Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Derrik

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#1,077 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1954

First Year

2023

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#1077

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Derrik

Derrik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1954, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 102 Derriks were born — ranking #1,077 that year. As of 2026, Derrik ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Derriks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Derrik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Derrik 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 Derrik

What does the name Derrik mean?

Derrik is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Derrik in 2026?

In 2026, Derrik ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Derrik most popular?

Derrik reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #1,077 that year with 102 babies given the name.

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

Derrik has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Utah, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Derrik.

Is Derrik a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Derrik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Derrik include Ivey, Eamon, Breon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Derrik

Derrik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Derrik's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #1,077. Use the chart and map above to compare Derrik'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.