Total births
106
Boys' name · since 1970
Darrek
Darrek has 106 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 106
- total births
- 1970–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Darrek is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 106 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Darrek recorded 106 times among boys since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2001.
- 106 total births
- 1970–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
106 boys have been named Darrek since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 106
- total births
- 1970–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Darrek was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
12 babies were named Darrek in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Darrek's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darrek splits its recorded history at 1990: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darrek at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Darrek popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2001
- Peak year (1993)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Darrek by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darrek's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Darrek births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 48 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrek? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 106 babies named Darrek. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 12 births.
When was Darrek most popular? ▼
Darrek was most popular in the 1990s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
How long has the name Darrek been used? ▼
Records for Darrek go back to 1970, giving 32 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Darrek? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darrek's data
- Darrek's decade-level peak was the 1990s (48 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darrek
Nearby Names Like Darrek
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrek
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darrek side by side: Darrek vs Darrell Darrek vs Darren Darrek vs Darryl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darrek: Baby Name Since 1970 - 106 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrek. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darrek draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.