How Popular (or Rare) was Derek in 2021?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#303
2021 Rank
1,094
2021 Births
#101
Best Rank (1996)
3,920
Peak Year (1996)
65,090
Total Births (1996-2024)
1 in 1,598
Rarity Factor (2021)

📊 The Derek Story

Derek is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #303 in 2021 with 1,094 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,920 births ranking #101. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 72.1%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,598 boys born was named Derek. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2024)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2024. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2025 and 2026 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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