Boys name · Minnesota
Derek in Minnesota
Derek was the 315th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 19 babies named Derek that year. Since 1953, Minnesota families have named 6,439 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | 333rd |
| 1967 | 26 | 142nd |
| 1976 | 115 | 58th |
| 1986 | 215 | 45th |
| 1996 | 142 | 51st |
| 2006 | 62 | 119th |
| 2015 | 23 | 283rd |
| 2025 | 19 | 315th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 333rd in 1953 to 315th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Minnesota in a single year was 284, in 1987. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1991.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Minnesota?
Derek was the 315th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 19 babies named Derek that year. Since 1953, Minnesota families have named 6,439 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Minnesota?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Derek in Minnesota. The most babies named Derek in Minnesota in a single year was 284, in 1987.
What is the rank of Derek in Minnesota?
Derek ranked 315th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1991.
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.