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Boy’s name · US records 1917–2024

Derek

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Derek appeared in the US boy naming records from 1917 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1989. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #87 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Derrick, Derick, Derik.

#87boy rank
1989peak year
2syllables

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