Boys name · Kansas
Derek in Kansas
Derek was the 478th most popular boys name in Kansas in 2025, with 7 babies named Derek that year. Since 1954, Kansas families have named 3,156 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Kansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 8 | 269th |
| 1965 | 20 | 154th |
| 1975 | 59 | 56th |
| 1985 | 93 | 52nd |
| 1994 | 82 | 48th |
| 2004 | 30 | 143rd |
| 2014 | 11 | 345th |
| 2025 | 7 | 478th |
Its rank among boys names in Kansas fell from 269th in 1954 to 478th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Kansas in a single year was 134, in 1990. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1990.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Kansas?
Derek was the 478th most popular boys name in Kansas in 2025, with 7 babies named Derek that year. Since 1954, Kansas families have named 3,156 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Kansas?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Derek in Kansas. The most babies named Derek in Kansas in a single year was 134, in 1990.
What is the rank of Derek in Kansas?
Derek ranked 478th among boys names in Kansas in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1990.
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.