How Many People Are Named Dereka?
Complete statistics for the name Dereka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dereka is a very rare female name, with only 414 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 797,826 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Dereka are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 422 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dereka Through the Generations
Dereka has seen its peak popularity in 1997 when 22 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a slow decline, but still holds a special place among newer-generation names. With 179 under-30 and 243 aged between 30-60, Dereka is predominantly found in younger demographics, indicating its status as a contemporary choice.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dereka's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dereka
How Many People Have the Name Dereka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 414 people in the United States currently share the name Dereka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 797,826 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dereka a Common or Rare Name?
Dereka 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 Dereka Mean?
Dereka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dereka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Dereka Most Popular?
The name Dereka reached peak popularity in 1997, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Dereka?
Approximately 414 people named Dereka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 422. That works out to roughly 1 in 797,826 Americans.
Is Dereka a rare name?
Dereka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 797,826 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dereka mean?
Dereka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dereka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dereka are male and 100% are female.
When was Dereka most popular?
Dereka peaked in 1997 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.