Boys name · Kentucky
Derek in Kentucky
Derek was the 307th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 17 babies named Derek that year. Since 1951, Kentucky families have named 3,674 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | 444th |
| 1964 | 22 | 201st |
| 1974 | 46 | 99th |
| 1984 | 130 | 47th |
| 1995 | 76 | 74th |
| 2005 | 25 | 186th |
| 2015 | 12 | 364th |
| 2025 | 17 | 307th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 444th in 1951 to 307th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Kentucky in a single year was 172, in 1987. Its best showing was 40th 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 Kentucky?
Derek was the 307th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 17 babies named Derek that year. Since 1951, Kentucky families have named 3,674 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Kentucky?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Derek in Kentucky. The most babies named Derek in Kentucky in a single year was 172, in 1987.
What is the rank of Derek in Kentucky?
Derek ranked 307th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 40th 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.