How old is someone named Derek?
The average Derek is 37 years old.
Half of all living Dereks are between 28 and 46.
When was Derek popular?
Parents have been choosing Derek less often since its peak in 1989; 1,191 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 | 0 |
| 1930s | 155 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 533 | 240 |
| 1950s | 5,257 | 3,600 |
| 1960s | 19,089 | 16,000 |
| 1970s | 38,512 | 35,000 |
| 1980s | 73,381 | 69,000 |
| 1990s | 50,878 | 49,000 |
| 2000s | 27,061 | 27,000 |
| 2010s | 17,989 | 18,000 |
| 2020s | 7,102 | 7,100 |
How many Dereks are still alive?
About 220,000 Dereks are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 240,000 babies named Derek since 1924.
Nearly every Derek ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Derek?
About half of living Dereks are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 23%
- Millennial 45%
- Gen Z 19%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Derek an old name?
Somewhat. Derek is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Derek will be 55 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Derek a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Dereks are men.
Names the same age as Derek
NAME TWIN
Derek's name twin is Derik. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Derik's age curve is the closest match to Derek's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Dereck (27)
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Questions about the name Derek
How old is the average Derek?
The average Derek in the US is 37 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Derek?
About 220,000 Dereks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 240,000 babies given the name since 1924.
When was the name Derek most popular?
In 1989, when about 8,400 baby boys were named Derek.
Is Derek a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 45% of living Dereks, 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