boy's name
Dereke
DAIR-ik (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 207
Dereke is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 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 1972, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dereke Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dereke?
In 2000, Dereke 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 Dereke
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dereke Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dereke over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dereke
- English DAIR-ik
Sibling Names for Dereke
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dereke — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dereke
How popular is the name Dereke?
In 2000, Dereke 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 Dereke a girl's or a boy's name?
Dereke is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dereke?
Dereke has 2 syllables.
When was Dereke most popular?
Dereke peaked in 1972, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.