Dereck Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dereck originates from the Old High German name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'. It has evolved through various forms such as Theodoric and Dederik. The name is generally perceived as strong and reliable, with no biblical ties. Dereck gained popularity in the 20th century and has several variants like Derrick and Derrek.
The name Dereck is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dereck has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dereck' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1610th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 922nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 831st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1297th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1137th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dereck' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dereck"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛrɛk/
Origin
Old High German
Etymology
The name Dereck is derived from the Old High German name 'Theodoric', which means 'ruler of the people'.
Meaning
Ruler of the people
Language Evolution
Theodoric, Dederik, Derek
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Variants & Derivatives
Derrick, Derrek, Dareck
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dereck is seen as a strong and traditional name, often associated with leadership and reliability.
Famous People
Dereck Chisora (British professional boxer), Dereck L. Brown (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dereck"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dereck"
"Dereck" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1610th of 7552 | 448 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 922nd of 10718 | 1,225 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 831st of 16616 | 2,265 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1297th of 24088 | 1,880 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1137th of 23106 | 2,082 |
Regional Popularity of "Dereck" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
42.72% 1038th/2430 |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
47.24% 1311th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.18% 945th/2937 |
30.23% 1053rd/3483 |
32.40% 1140th/3518 |
25.79% 1043rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.41% 752nd/3685 |
18.55% 830th/4475 |
17.65% 917th/5194 |
17.05% 1077th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.75% 2417th/4582 |
21.51% 1111th/5164 |
18.90% 1382nd/7313 |
14.51% 1083rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.57% 1975th/3984 |
19.23% 863rd/4487 |
14.50% 989th/6822 |
18.44% 1157th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dereck" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dereck"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dereck" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.