Boys name · Nebraska
Derek in Nebraska
Derek was the 251st most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 10 babies named Derek that year. Since 1959, Nebraska families have named 2,156 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 | 256th |
| 1969 | 20 | 106th |
| 1977 | 18 | 108th |
| 1986 | 66 | 51st |
| 1995 | 61 | 46th |
| 2004 | 13 | 196th |
| 2012 | 11 | 243rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 251st |
Its rank among boys names in Nebraska climbed from 256th in 1959 to 251st in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Nebraska in a single year was 119, in 1990. Its best showing was 26th 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 Nebraska?
Derek was the 251st most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 10 babies named Derek that year. Since 1959, Nebraska families have named 2,156 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Nebraska?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Derek in Nebraska. The most babies named Derek in Nebraska in a single year was 119, in 1990.
What is the rank of Derek in Nebraska?
Derek ranked 251st among boys names in Nebraska in 2025. Its best showing was 26th 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.