Derek is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7728 in 1996 with 11 recorded births. This places Derek in the top 49% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 11 births ranking #7728. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 159,360 girls born was named Derek. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Derek is a modern-looking classic that ultimately means "ruler of the people". It has a neat, practical sound and a deeper history than many people realise.
The name developed through continental European forms before becoming well established in English. It was especially popular in the twentieth century and still feels familiar and grounded.