How Many People Are Named Dereck?
Complete statistics for the name Dereck: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dereck is a very rare male name, with only 7,513 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 43,926 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with half of those named Dereck being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 7,900 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dereck Through the Generations
Dereck has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 412 births. The name's current generation skew shows that 3,962 Derecks are under 30, while 3,442 are between 30 and 60, and 496 are over 60. This indicates a younger demographic embracing Dereck as a fresh choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dereck's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dereck
How Many People Have the Name Dereck?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,513 people in the United States currently share the name Dereck. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,926 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dereck a Common or Rare Name?
Dereck is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dereck Mean?
Dereck means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dereck in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dereck Most Popular?
The name Dereck reached peak popularity in 2024, with 412 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dereck?
Approximately 7,513 people named Dereck live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,900. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,926 Americans.
Is Dereck a rare name?
Dereck is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,926 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dereck mean?
Dereck means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dereck more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dereck are male and 0% are female.
When was Dereck most popular?
Dereck peaked in 2024 with 412 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.