Boys name · Minnesota
Derek in Minnesota
As of 2025, Derek was the #315 most common boys name in Minnesota, drawn from 19 births that year. Its total reaches 6,439 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1953.
Popularity over time
Derek in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | #333 |
| 1967 | 26 | #142 |
| 1976 | 115 | #58 |
| 1986 | 215 | #45 |
| 1996 | 142 | #51 |
| 2006 | 62 | #119 |
| 2015 | 23 | #283 |
| 2025 | 19 | #315 |
Rank swung between #34 (1991) and #557 (2021) in Minnesota, from #333 in 1953 to #315 in 2025.
The most Derek births in Minnesota in a single year was 284, in 1987. Its highest rank among boys names in Minnesota was #34, in 1991.
Its highest rank in any state was #22, in South Dakota in 1987. See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Minnesota?
As of 2025, Derek was the #315 most common boys name in Minnesota, drawn from 19 births that year. Its total reaches 6,439 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1953.
How many babies are named Derek in Minnesota?
Minnesota recorded 19 births of babies named Derek in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in Minnesota?
Derek's 2025 rank among boys names in Minnesota was #315.
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.