Derek is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #297 in 2022 with 1,155 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,920 births ranking #101. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 70.5%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,510 boys born was named Derek. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.