How Many People Are Named Deryck?

Complete statistics for the name Deryck: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Deryck
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Deryck, a very rare male name, is held by just 533 people in the US today, making up 1 in 618,634 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 43% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2009.

~533
Living in US
1 in 618,634
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,366
Worldwide Bearers
#104,500
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
862
🇧🇷 Brazil
815
🇬🇧 England
776
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
365
🇿🇦 South Africa
309
🇨🇦 Canada
294
🇬🇾 Guyana
192
🇯🇲 Jamaica
158
🇬🇧 Scotland
101
🇸🇷 Suriname
99

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
533 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
241
Would be under 30 (43%)
303
Would be 30–60 (54%)
17
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 561 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
88
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Deryck Through the Generations

Deryck, a name that's been around since the early 20th century but gained traction much later, saw its peak in 2009 with 18 births. Today, there are 533 people named Deryck living in the US, with most falling between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's relatively young average age of 33 reflects its status as a newer-generation choice, with a significant portion of its bearers still under 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Deryck

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Deryck's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Deryck

How Many People Have the Name Deryck?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 533 people in the United States currently share the name Deryck. That works out to roughly 1 in every 618,634 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Deryck a Common or Rare Name?

Deryck 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 Deryck Mean?

Deryck means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Deryck in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Deryck Most Popular?

The name Deryck reached peak popularity in 2009, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Deryck?

Approximately 533 people named Deryck live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 561. That works out to roughly 1 in 618,634 Americans.

Is Deryck a rare name?

Deryck is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 618,634 Americans has this name.

What does the name Deryck mean?

Deryck means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Deryck more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Deryck are male and 0% are female.

When was Deryck most popular?

Deryck peaked in 2009 with 18 births that year. Current trend: 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US533
All-Time Births561
1 in X1 in 618,634
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age33
Peak Year2009
World Rank#104,500
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.