Boys name · North Carolina
Derek in North Carolina
Derek was the #316 most common boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 38 Derek births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 5,088 were recorded from 1950 on.
Popularity over time
Derek in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 | #537 |
| 1962 | 47 | #171 |
| 1972 | 101 | #84 |
| 1983 | 131 | #56 |
| 1993 | 89 | #92 |
| 2004 | 51 | #197 |
| 2014 | 43 | #268 |
| 2025 | 38 | #316 |
Derek started at #537 in 1950 and finished at #316 in 2025 on the boys list in North Carolina, with a high of #37 in 1980 and a low of #537 in 1950.
Its busiest year in North Carolina was 1980, with 211 Derek births. Its highest rank among boys names in North Carolina was #37, in 1980.
Its highest rank in any state was #22, in South Dakota in 1987. See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in North Carolina?
Derek was the #316 most common boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 38 Derek births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 5,088 were recorded from 1950 on.
How many babies are named Derek in North Carolina?
In 2025, 38 babies born in North Carolina were named Derek.
What is the rank of Derek in North Carolina?
In 2025, Derek sat at #316 on the boys list for North Carolina.
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.