Boys name · Louisiana
Derek in Louisiana
Derek was the 432nd most popular boys name in Louisiana in 2025, with 11 babies named Derek that year. Since 1953, Louisiana families have named 4,111 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Louisiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 7 | 461st |
| 1963 | 30 | 231st |
| 1974 | 67 | 101st |
| 1984 | 150 | 52nd |
| 1994 | 70 | 84th |
| 2004 | 23 | 228th |
| 2015 | 21 | 286th |
| 2025 | 11 | 432nd |
Its rank among boys names in Louisiana climbed from 461st in 1953 to 432nd in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Louisiana in a single year was 192, in 1980. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Louisiana?
Derek was the 432nd most popular boys name in Louisiana in 2025, with 11 babies named Derek that year. Since 1953, Louisiana families have named 4,111 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Louisiana?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Derek in Louisiana. The most babies named Derek in Louisiana in a single year was 192, in 1980.
What is the rank of Derek in Louisiana?
Derek ranked 432nd among boys names in Louisiana in 2025. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1980.
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.