NAME PROFILE
Darek
Exalted by God or God will uplift; this name radiates a sense of purpose and divine inspiration, suggesting a person with natural leadership and a vision for the future.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,561 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2023 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1967 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 39%TX — 22%MI — 13%NY — 13%IL — 13%
Notable People
Jeremiah Wright (Influential pastor and theologian) · Jeremiah Clarke (Baroque composer of the Prince of Denmark's March) · Jeremiah Attaochu (Professional football player for the NFL) · Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (NFL linebacker) · Jeremiah Johnson (Legendary mountain man and folk hero)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JerRemyMiahJez
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