Derik

Boy name

Derik has been given to 5,508 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1987.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,508

Peak year

1987 (198 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1952

10-year trend

▼ -10%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Derik — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Derekboy

239,969 babies since 1924

Erikboy

158,126 babies since 1911

Derickboy

19,810 babies since 1945

Dericboy

4,744 babies since 1952

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Derik.

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Garrickboy

5,439 babies since 1927

Kelbyunisex

5,582 babies since 1948

Darellboy

5,430 babies since 1914

Rosendoboy

5,422 babies since 1885

Laronboy

5,312 babies since 1915

Brandanboy

5,776 babies since 1955

FAQ

How popular is the name Derik?

Derik has been given to 5,508 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Derik peak?

Derik peaked in 1987, when 198 babies were given the name.

Is Derik a girl or boy name?

Derik is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Derik are boys).

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