Boys name · Illinois
Derek in Illinois
As of 2025, Derek was the #281 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 39 births that year. Its total reaches 9,852 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1943.
Popularity over time
Derek in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 6 | #476 |
| 1959 | 44 | #256 |
| 1970 | 205 | #78 |
| 1981 | 283 | #59 |
| 1992 | 257 | #64 |
| 2003 | 83 | #192 |
| 2014 | 56 | #250 |
| 2025 | 39 | #281 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #51 in 1982 to #651 in 2019, starting at #476 in 1943 and ending at #281 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1983, with 335 Derek births. In 1982 it reached #51, its highest boys-name rank in Illinois.
Across the country, Derek reached its highest rank of #22 in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Illinois?
As of 2025, Derek was the #281 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 39 births that year. Its total reaches 9,852 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1943.
How many babies are named Derek in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 39 births of babies named Derek in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in Illinois?
Derek's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #281.
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.