How old is someone named Dereck?
The average Dereck is 27 years old.
Half of all living Derecks are between 10 and 42.
When was Dereck popular?
Most of the Derecks in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2024 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 196 | 130 |
| 1960s | 539 | 440 |
| 1970s | 779 | 700 |
| 1980s | 1,551 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 1,146 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 1,165 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 1,361 | 1,400 |
| 2020s | 1,554 | 1,500 |
How many Derecks are still alive?
About 7,900 Derecks are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 8,300 babies named Dereck since 1949.
Nearly every Dereck ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Dereck?
About one in three living Derecks are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 14%
- Millennial 27%
- Gen Z 24%
- Gen Alpha 31%
Is Dereck an old name?
Not really. Dereck is younger than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Dereck will be 29 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Dereck a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Derecks are men.
Names the same age as Dereck
NAME TWIN
Dereck's name twin is Raphael. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Raphael's age curve is the closest match to Dereck's: 86% alike.
Other spellings: Derek (37)
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Questions about the name Dereck
How old is the average Dereck?
The average Dereck in the US is 27 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dereck?
About 7,900 Derecks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,300 babies given the name since 1949.
When was the name Dereck most popular?
In 2024, when about 410 baby boys were named Dereck.
Is Dereck a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 31% of living Derecks, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this