Name comparison · boy names
Declan vs. Derek
In 2025, Declan leads at #139 among U.S. boys' names, with Derek at #284. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Declan | Derek |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #139 | #284 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,570 | 1,191 |
| All-time peak | #95 in 2019 | #50 in 1980 |
| Uniqueness score | 23 / 100 | 33 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Montana (#66) | Rhode Island (#177) |