Derek
Boy name · 5,580 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Derek: 5,580 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 538 births in 1975.
Originally an Old German name from Theodoric, meaning “ruler of the people,” Derek arrived in Scotland via medieval Dutch and English trade, evolving into a familiar given name across the British Isles. One of its most famous bearers, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, became a baseball legend with five World Series titles, while actor Sir Derek Jacobi brought Shakespeare to life on stage and screen. The name also shares its root with the Dutch place name Dieren and the English surname Derrick—a common variant. In Scotland, Derek enjoyed peak popularity in the 1960s and 70s, and it remains a
Boy 48 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1975538 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 5,580since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 36%vs prior 5y