Compare two names
Derek and Derrick side by side: Derek peaked in 1989 and Derrick in 1980; in 2025 they were given to 1,191 and 288 babies.
Derek and Derrick, year by year
Girls and boys together; Derek solid, Derrick dashed.
| Derek | Derrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,191 | 288 |
| Rank 2025 | #284 among boys’ names | #850 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 239,969 | 146,344 |
| Peak year | 1989 | 1980 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 224,000 | 134,000 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.