Total births
27
Girls' name · since 1997
Derykah
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Derykah, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1997–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Derykah is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 27 have been recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Derykah has been recorded 27 times among girls since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1997 to 2003.
- 27 total births
- 1997–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 girls have been named Derykah since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 27
- total births
- 1997–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Derykah was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
12 babies were named Derykah in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Derykah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Derykah's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Derykah at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Derykah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2003
- Peak year (1997)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Derykah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Derykah's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Derykah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 22 births (81% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derykah? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 27 babies named Derykah. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 12 births.
When was Derykah most popular? ▼
Derykah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Derykah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Derykah since 1997 -- 7 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Derykah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derrick, Derek, Derricka, Derica, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Derykah's data
- Derykah's decade-level peak was the 1990s (22 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 Derykah
Nearby Names Like Derykah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derykah
Derrick Girl
997 births
Derek Girl
909 births
Derricka Girl
909 births
Derica Girl
#15720 658 births
Derrica Girl
558 births
Compare Derykah side by side: Derykah vs Derrick Derykah vs Derek Derykah vs Derricka
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1997–2003 (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. "Derykah: Baby Name Since 1997 - 27 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derykah. 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 Derykah 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.