Boys name · Indiana
Derek in Indiana
Derek was the 344th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 22 babies named Derek that year. Since 1950, Indiana families have named 6,818 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 | 400th |
| 1961 | 40 | 178th |
| 1971 | 129 | 64th |
| 1982 | 220 | 47th |
| 1993 | 197 | 51st |
| 2004 | 45 | 187th |
| 2014 | 30 | 267th |
| 2025 | 22 | 344th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana climbed from 400th in 1950 to 344th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Indiana in a single year was 293, in 1989. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1987.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Indiana?
Derek was the 344th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 22 babies named Derek that year. Since 1950, Indiana families have named 6,818 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Indiana?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Derek in Indiana. The most babies named Derek in Indiana in a single year was 293, in 1989.
What is the rank of Derek in Indiana?
Derek ranked 344th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1987.
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.