Boys name · Missouri
Derek in Missouri
Derek was the 442nd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 14 babies named Derek that year. Since 1950, Missouri families have named 5,530 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 | 356th |
| 1962 | 40 | 177th |
| 1972 | 106 | 63rd |
| 1983 | 172 | 52nd |
| 1993 | 145 | 67th |
| 2004 | 52 | 144th |
| 2014 | 27 | 263rd |
| 2025 | 14 | 442nd |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri fell from 356th in 1950 to 442nd in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Missouri in a single year was 251, in 1990. Its best showing was 42nd among boys names in 1990.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Missouri?
Derek was the 442nd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 14 babies named Derek that year. Since 1950, Missouri families have named 5,530 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Missouri?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Derek in Missouri. The most babies named Derek in Missouri in a single year was 251, in 1990.
What is the rank of Derek in Missouri?
Derek ranked 442nd among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 42nd among boys names in 1990.
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.