Derek
A boy's name of English and German origin, ranked #284 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #284
- Best ever
- #50 in 1980
- US births since 1880
- 239,969
- Born in 2025
- 1,191
- Trend
- Stable last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- Ruler
- Gifted ruler. From Theodoric
Births 1924–2025
Peak 8,402 in 1989. Stable over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA26,742
- TX15,462
- NY15,385
- PA11,025
- MI10,595
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 100% of this name's national total.