Boys name · Massachusetts
Derek in Massachusetts
Derek was the 277th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 21 babies named Derek that year. Since 1944, Massachusetts families have named 8,971 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 | 286th |
| 1961 | 31 | 154th |
| 1971 | 431 | 27th |
| 1982 | 263 | 37th |
| 1993 | 251 | 43rd |
| 2004 | 83 | 93rd |
| 2014 | 39 | 169th |
| 2025 | 21 | 277th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 286th in 1944 to 277th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Massachusetts in a single year was 431, in 1971. Its best showing was 27th among boys names in 1971.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Massachusetts?
Derek was the 277th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 21 babies named Derek that year. Since 1944, Massachusetts families have named 8,971 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Derek in Massachusetts. The most babies named Derek in Massachusetts in a single year was 431, in 1971.
What is the rank of Derek in Massachusetts?
Derek ranked 277th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among boys names in 1971.
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.