Boys name · Colorado
Derek in Colorado
Derek was the 253rd most popular boys name in Colorado in 2025, with 26 babies named Derek that year. Since 1955, Colorado families have named 4,008 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Colorado, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 | 322nd |
| 1965 | 21 | 157th |
| 1975 | 62 | 63rd |
| 1985 | 136 | 50th |
| 1995 | 78 | 82nd |
| 2005 | 46 | 166th |
| 2015 | 35 | 209th |
| 2025 | 26 | 253rd |
Its rank among boys names in Colorado climbed from 322nd in 1955 to 253rd in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Colorado in a single year was 142, in 1982. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Colorado?
Derek was the 253rd most popular boys name in Colorado in 2025, with 26 babies named Derek that year. Since 1955, Colorado families have named 4,008 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Colorado?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Derek in Colorado. The most babies named Derek in Colorado in a single year was 142, in 1982.
What is the rank of Derek in Colorado?
Derek ranked 253rd among boys names in Colorado in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1980.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.