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How Many People Are Named Derek?
Estimated people named Derek living in the U.S. today
225,436
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 238,769
- Peak year: 1989 (8,402 births)
- Estimated living today: 225,436
Derek by age group — who carries the name today?
Derek popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Derek
Derek has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 238,769 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 225,436 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,516 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dereks you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Derek in the US?
An estimated 225,436 people named Derek are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Derek uncommon — about 1 in 1,516 Americans.
Is Derek a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Derek is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Derek most popular?
Derek peaked in 1989, when 8,402 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Derek?
Derek ranks #235 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).