Total births
759
Boys' name · since 1959
Deryk
759 babies named Deryk in U.S. Social Security records since 1959, with the highest year being 1994. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 759
- total births
- 1959–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Deryk is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 759 have been recorded since 1959.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deryk has been recorded 759 times among boys since 1959, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2019.
- 759 total births
- 1959–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
759 boys have been named Deryk since 1959, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 759
- total births
- 1959–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Deryk was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
34 babies were named Deryk in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Deryk's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deryk's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deryk at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Deryk popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2019
- Peak year (1994)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Deryk by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deryk's strongest decade.
213 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Deryk births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 51
1960s
51 births
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s
1980s
162 births
- 1990s
1990s
213 births
- 2000s
2000s
158 births
- 2010s
2010s
111 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 213 births (28% of all-time use).
How Deryk compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Deryk's total volume
Deryk vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deryk by state
Where Deryk concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 9 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 9 | 1.2% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
Ohio share of Deryk's total US births 1.2%
Even split
9 of 759 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deryk? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 759 babies named Deryk. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 34 births.
When was Deryk most popular? ▼
Deryk was most popular in the 1990s decade with 213 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Deryk most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deryk are Ohio (9 births), Texas (9 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Deryk been used? ▼
Deryk has been recorded in Social Security data since 1959, spanning 61 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Deryk? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derek, Derrick, Derick, Dereck, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deryk's data
- Deryk's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (213 total births) through the 2010s (111) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Deryks (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- 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 Deryk
Nearby Names Like Deryk
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deryk
Derek Boy
#258 239,060 births
Derrick Boy
#814 145,347 births
Derick Boy
#1442 19,771 births
Dereck Boy
#664 8,296 births
Derrell Boy
#9945 5,864 births
Compare Deryk side by side: Deryk vs Derek Deryk vs Derrick Deryk vs Derick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1959–2019 (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. "Deryk: Baby Name Since 1959 - 759 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deryk. 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 Deryk 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 June 2026.