Derk is of Dutch origin, derived from the Old Frisian 'Thierkind,' which means 'people's child.' It is a less common name, but it has been used in the Netherlands and among Dutch-speaking communities elsewhere for centuries. The name Derk tends to evoke a sense of simplicity and tradition, perhaps due to its historic roots.
These statistics show that the name Derk had varying popularity over time. It experienced a peak in the late 1950s to early 1960s, with the highest number of births recorded being 27 in 1967. However, it appears that the popularity of this name has declined since then, with the most recent data showing only 5 births in 1993. Overall, there were a total of 506 children named Derk over this period.