boy's name
Derec
DAIR-ek (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 104
Derec is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1971, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Derec Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Derec?
In 2004, Derec was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Derec
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Derec Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Derec over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Derec
- English DAIR-ek
Sibling Names for Derec
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Derec — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Derec
How popular is the name Derec?
In 2004, Derec was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Derec a girl's or a boy's name?
Derec is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Derec?
Derec has 2 syllables.
When was Derec most popular?
Derec peaked in 1971, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.