Boys name · Kentucky
Derek in Kentucky
In SSA data for Kentucky, 3,674 babies are named Derek across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1951. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #307 most popular boys name, with 17 born.
Popularity over time
Derek in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | #444 |
| 1964 | 22 | #201 |
| 1974 | 46 | #99 |
| 1984 | 130 | #47 |
| 1995 | 76 | #74 |
| 2005 | 25 | #186 |
| 2015 | 12 | #364 |
| 2025 | 17 | #307 |
Derek had its most births in Kentucky in 1987, when 172 babies were given the name. Derek's highest rank in Kentucky was #40, set in 1987.
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky ran from #40 in 1987 to #521 in 2017, starting at #444 in 1951 and ending at #307 in 2025.
Nationally, Derek's strongest state was South Dakota, where it hit #22 in 1987. See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Kentucky?
In SSA data for Kentucky, 3,674 babies are named Derek across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1951. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #307 most popular boys name, with 17 born.
How many babies are named Derek in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 17 births of babies named Derek in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in Kentucky?
Derek ranked #307 among boys names in Kentucky in 2025.
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.