Boys name · New York
Derek in New York
Derek was the #183 most common boys name in New York in 2025, with 108 Derek births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 15,380 were recorded from 1936 on.
Popularity over time
Derek in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 9 | #412 |
| 1953 | 36 | #286 |
| 1965 | 183 | #136 |
| 1977 | 200 | #84 |
| 1989 | 400 | #67 |
| 2001 | 273 | #86 |
| 2013 | 180 | #123 |
| 2025 | 108 | #183 |
Rank swung between #64 (1984) and #564 (1947) in New York, from #412 in 1936 to #183 in 2025.
Derek had its most births in New York in 1989, when 400 babies were given the name. In 1984 it reached #64, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Derek reached its highest rank of #22 in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in New York?
Derek was the #183 most common boys name in New York in 2025, with 108 Derek births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 15,380 were recorded from 1936 on.
How many babies are named Derek in New York?
New York recorded 108 births of babies named Derek in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in New York?
Derek's 2025 rank among boys names in New York was #183.
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.