Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Deryk

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

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#2,307 (1994)

Total Babies

759

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1959

First Year

2019

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#2307

Peak Rank

759

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deryk

Deryk first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1959, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 34 Deryks were born — ranking #2,307 that year. As of 2026, Deryk ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 759 Deryks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Deryk

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

Dric
Drak
Dreck
Druck
Drek
Druk
Drake
Drac
Drack
Droke
Drig
Drock

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deryk

What does the name Deryk mean?

Deryk is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1959. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deryk in 2026?

In 2026, Deryk ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Deryk most popular?

Deryk reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #2,307 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

Deryk has historically been most popular in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deryk.

Is Deryk a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deryk?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deryk include Terrick, Travell, Trea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deryk

Deryk is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 759 births in the dataset. Deryk's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #2,307. Use the chart and map above to compare Deryk'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.