Derek is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #284 in 2025 with 1,191 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,920 births ranking #101. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 69.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,434 boys born was named Derek. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.