Masculine dossier · first seen 1957
Darek
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1973
Peak births
53
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Darek
How many people are named Darek?
An estimated 1,485 living Americans are named Darek.
How rare is Darek?
Darek is very rare among babies today, with 27 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 49.1% from its 1973 peak.
How old is the typical Darek?
The median age of a living American named Darek is approximately 35 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 46 years old.
Is Darek still popular?
Yes — Darek is currently rising in popularity, with 27 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
1957Peak 19732025
Peak year
1973
Decline from peak
49.1%
2025
27
All-time
1,561