Boys name · Iowa
Derek in Iowa
The SSA records 3,509 Derek births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1950. In 2025 it stood as the #600 most popular boys name, from 5 births that year.
Popularity over time
Derek in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 | #295 |
| 1966 | 15 | #184 |
| 1976 | 65 | #62 |
| 1986 | 115 | #47 |
| 1995 | 89 | #52 |
| 2005 | 27 | #158 |
| 2015 | 10 | #360 |
| 2025 | 5 | #600 |
Its busiest year in Iowa was 1987, with 159 Derek births. Its highest rank in Iowa came in 1990, at #34.
Rank swung between #34 (1990) and #600 (2025) in Iowa, from #295 in 1950 to #600 in 2025.
South Dakota gave Derek its highest national rank, #22, in 1987. See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Iowa?
The SSA records 3,509 Derek births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1950. In 2025 it stood as the #600 most popular boys name, from 5 births that year.
How many babies are named Derek in Iowa?
5 Derek babies were born in Iowa in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in Iowa?
In 2025, Derek sat at #600 on the boys list for Iowa.
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.