Boys name · New Jersey
Derek in New Jersey
In SSA data for New Jersey, 5,891 babies are named Derek across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1950. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #201 most popular boys name, with 49 born.
Popularity over time
Derek in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 | #301 |
| 1961 | 49 | #155 |
| 1971 | 99 | #87 |
| 1982 | 111 | #68 |
| 1993 | 121 | #74 |
| 2004 | 86 | #112 |
| 2014 | 86 | #112 |
| 2025 | 49 | #201 |
The most Derek births in New Jersey in a single year was 160, in 1990. Derek's highest rank in New Jersey was #62, set in 1988.
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey ran from #62 in 1988 to #301 in 1950, starting at #301 in 1950 and ending at #201 in 2025.
Nationally, Derek's strongest state was South Dakota, where it hit #22 in 1987. See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in New Jersey?
In SSA data for New Jersey, 5,891 babies are named Derek across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1950. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #201 most popular boys name, with 49 born.
How many babies are named Derek in New Jersey?
49 Derek babies were born in New Jersey in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in New Jersey?
In 2025, Derek sat at #201 on the boys list for New Jersey.
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.