Boys name · New Jersey
Derek in New Jersey
Derek was the 201st most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 49 babies named Derek that year. Since 1950, New Jersey families have named 5,891 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 | 301st |
| 1961 | 49 | 155th |
| 1971 | 99 | 87th |
| 1982 | 111 | 68th |
| 1993 | 121 | 74th |
| 2004 | 86 | 112th |
| 2014 | 86 | 112th |
| 2025 | 49 | 201st |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 301st in 1950 to 201st in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in New Jersey in a single year was 160, in 1990. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1988.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in New Jersey?
Derek was the 201st most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 49 babies named Derek that year. Since 1950, New Jersey families have named 5,891 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in New Jersey?
In 2025, 49 babies were named Derek in New Jersey. The most babies named Derek in New Jersey in a single year was 160, in 1990.
What is the rank of Derek in New Jersey?
Derek ranked 201st among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1988.
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.