Derek
Derek is losing ground — from #108 in 1964 to #581 in 2017.
Note: Derek hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 38 to 2 (-95%).
Peak popularity was in 1974 (48 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Derek was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)
In 2017: 2 babies named Derek across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Derek?
- Between 1964 and 2017, Derek was registered for 482 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Derek a popular name in Australia?
- Derek has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #581 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.