Boys name · Michigan
Derek in Michigan
Derek was the 493rd most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 17 babies named Derek that year. Since 1947, Michigan families have named 10,595 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | 524th |
| 1958 | 53 | 203rd |
| 1969 | 156 | 81st |
| 1980 | 367 | 42nd |
| 1992 | 278 | 55th |
| 2003 | 96 | 133rd |
| 2014 | 37 | 271st |
| 2025 | 17 | 493rd |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan climbed from 524th in 1947 to 493rd in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Michigan in a single year was 406, in 1989. Its best showing was 42nd 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 Michigan?
Derek was the 493rd most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 17 babies named Derek that year. Since 1947, Michigan families have named 10,595 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Michigan?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Derek in Michigan. The most babies named Derek in Michigan in a single year was 406, in 1989.
What is the rank of Derek in Michigan?
Derek ranked 493rd among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 42nd 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.