How Many People Are Named Deryk?
Complete statistics for the name Deryk: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Deryk, a very rare male name, is held by just 726 people in the US today, making up 1 in 454,797 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 44% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 1994.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 759 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Deryk Through the Generations
Deryk has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1994 when 34 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 759 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of those named Deryk is 32, indicating a younger demographic with 334 individuals under 30, 397 between 30 and 60, and just 28 over 60. This distribution suggests Deryk is a name for the newer generation, with a significant portion still in their formative years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Deryk's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Deryk
How Many People Have the Name Deryk?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 726 people in the United States currently share the name Deryk. That works out to roughly 1 in every 454,797 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Deryk a Common or Rare Name?
Deryk 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 Deryk Mean?
Deryk 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 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Deryk in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Deryk Most Popular?
The name Deryk reached peak popularity in 1994, with 34 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 Deryk?
Approximately 726 people named Deryk live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 759. That works out to roughly 1 in 454,797 Americans.
Is Deryk a rare name?
Deryk is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 454,797 Americans has this name.
What does the name Deryk mean?
Deryk means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Deryk more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Deryk are male and 0% are female.
When was Deryk most popular?
Deryk peaked in 1994 with 34 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.