Boys name · Illinois
Derek in Illinois
Derek was the 281st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 39 babies named Derek that year. Since 1943, Illinois families have named 9,852 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 6 | 476th |
| 1959 | 44 | 256th |
| 1970 | 205 | 78th |
| 1981 | 283 | 59th |
| 1992 | 257 | 64th |
| 2003 | 83 | 192nd |
| 2014 | 56 | 250th |
| 2025 | 39 | 281st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 476th in 1943 to 281st in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Illinois in a single year was 335, in 1983. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 1982.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Illinois?
Derek was the 281st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 39 babies named Derek that year. Since 1943, Illinois families have named 9,852 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Illinois?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Derek in Illinois. The most babies named Derek in Illinois in a single year was 335, in 1983.
What is the rank of Derek in Illinois?
Derek ranked 281st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 1982.
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.