Boys name · Georgia
Derek in Georgia
Derek was the 269th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 46 babies named Derek that year. Since 1952, Georgia families have named 4,434 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 6 | 481st |
| 1963 | 25 | 266th |
| 1974 | 84 | 92nd |
| 1984 | 117 | 67th |
| 1994 | 58 | 154th |
| 2004 | 45 | 250th |
| 2015 | 34 | 321st |
| 2025 | 46 | 269th |
Its rank among boys names in Georgia climbed from 481st in 1952 to 269th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Georgia in a single year was 153, in 1990. Its best showing was 61st 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 Georgia?
Derek was the 269th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 46 babies named Derek that year. Since 1952, Georgia families have named 4,434 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Georgia?
In 2025, 46 babies were named Derek in Georgia. The most babies named Derek in Georgia in a single year was 153, in 1990.
What is the rank of Derek in Georgia?
Derek ranked 269th among boys names in Georgia in 2025. Its best showing was 61st 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.