Dereck Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dereck is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dereck?
Dereck is spelled D-E-R-E-C-K. The name has 6 letters.
Dereck at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Dereck” is an English variant of “Derek”, which derives from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning “ruler of the people.”
- Origin
- The name “Dereck” is commonly associated with the Old Germanic name Theodoric, adapted into English as “Derek” and its variants.
- Pronunciation
- DEH-rek · 2 syllables
Dereck Popularity in 2025
Rank#688
Recorded Births396
- Boys usage fell 25 places to #688 and recorded 17 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dereck Mean?
The name “Dereck” is an English variant of “Derek”, which derives from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning “ruler of the people.”
Origin: The name “Dereck” is commonly associated with the Old Germanic name Theodoric, adapted into English as “Derek” and its variants.
How Do You Pronounce Dereck?
PronunciationDEH-rek
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Dereck?
- History
- Theodoric and its variants have been used since medieval times in Germanic-speaking regions and later in English-speaking countries.
Dereck Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 396 | #688 |
| 2024 | Boys | 413 | #663 |
| 2023 | Boys | 291 | #835 |
| 2022 | Boys | 203 | #1,076 |
| 2021 | Boys | 131 | #1,397 |
| 2020 | Boys | 120 | #1,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 104 | #1,592 |
| 2018 | Boys | 116 | #1,489 |
| 2017 | Boys | 145 | #1,256 |
| 2016 | Boys | 125 | #1,399 |
| 2015 | Boys | 129 | #1,353 |
| 2014 | Boys | 149 | #1,225 |
| 2013 | Boys | 157 | #1,149 |
| 2012 | Boys | 133 | #1,299 |
| 2011 | Boys | 159 | #1,136 |
| 2010 | Boys | 144 | #1,228 |
| 2009 | Boys | 165 | #1,118 |
| 2008 | Boys | 157 | #1,154 |
| 2007 | Boys | 148 | #1,188 |
| 2006 | Boys | 108 | #1,438 |
| 2005 | Boys | 132 | #1,201 |
| 2004 | Boys | 102 | #1,394 |
| 2003 | Boys | 94 | #1,410 |
| 2002 | Boys | 85 | #1,483 |
When Was Dereck Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
413 recorded births
National rank #663
2025 · Boys
396 recorded births
National rank #688
2023 · Boys
291 recorded births
National rank #835
2022 · Boys
203 recorded births
National rank #1,076
Where Dereck Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #300 | 18 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| NJ | #344 | 24 |
| NY | #424 | 40 |
| TN | #430 | 18 |
| UT | #473 | 9 |
| TX | #477 | 70 |
| IL | #532 | 18 |