How Many People Are Named Derrek Lee?

There are approximately 7 people named Derrek Lee living in the United States today. That makes this name combination very rare, occurring at a rate of about 1 in 48,964,905 Americans.

This estimate combines SSA birth records for the first name Derrek with Census Bureau frequency data for the surname Lee. Below you will find a breakdown of both names, including popularity trends, gender data, and ancestry information.

Estimated People with This Name

7

1 in 48,964,905 Americans

Combination Rarity

Very Rare

Very Rare Very Common

Derrek: Popularity Over Time

Year-by-year SSA birth registrations for the first name Derrek. The peak year was 1989 with 128 births. The average person named Derrek today is 37 years old.

0 26 51 77 102 128 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

Ancestry of the Lee Surname

Self-reported race and ethnicity breakdown for people with the surname Lee, from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau.

White
35.95%
Black
16.33%
Hispanic
1.89%
Asian/Pacific Islander
42.22%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.97%
Two or More Races
2.64%

How we calculated this

The first name "Derrek" has an estimated frequency of < 0.0001% among living Americans, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for mortality using CDC 2023 life tables.

The surname "Lee" appears at a rate of 234.94 per 100,000 people in the 2010 U.S. Census.

Multiplying these frequencies against the U.S. population of ~343 million gives 7 estimated people. This assumes first names and last names are statistically independent. Full methodology.

Derrek Lee: Questions and Answers

How many people are named Derrek Lee?

We estimate approximately 7 people named Derrek Lee are alive in the United States today. The first name Derrek is shared by 2,899 Americans, and the surname Lee is shared by 805,267.

How rare is the name Derrek Lee?

This name combination is classified as Very Rare, occurring at a rate of about 1 in 48,964,905 Americans. The first name Derrek is rare and the surname Lee is very common.

Is Derrek a male or female name?

Derrek is predominantly male, with 100.0% of bearers being male and 0.0% female. It peaked in popularity in 1989 and the average bearer today is 37 years old.

Where does this data come from?

First name data comes from the Social Security Administration (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables. Surname data comes from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Full methodology.

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