Derek vs Darryl
Derek leads today (#284 vs #2,108), though both are past their peak.
145 years, head to head
Babies named Derek and Darryl per year in U.S. Social Security records, 1880–2025.
Head to head
2025 rank
#284
#2,108
Babies named in 2025
1,191
69
Peak year
1987
1965
Trend
Declining since 1988
Declining since 1985
Usually for
Boys
Boys
Lifetime births
239,060
92,285
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