Boys name · Ohio
Derek in Ohio
Derek was the 382nd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 29 babies named Derek that year. Since 1949, Ohio families have named 10,412 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 | 451st |
| 1960 | 54 | 212th |
| 1971 | 190 | 77th |
| 1982 | 288 | 58th |
| 1992 | 365 | 51st |
| 2003 | 105 | 134th |
| 2014 | 44 | 276th |
| 2025 | 29 | 382nd |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 451st in 1949 to 382nd in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Ohio in a single year was 420, in 1990. Its best showing was 51st 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 Ohio?
Derek was the 382nd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 29 babies named Derek that year. Since 1949, Ohio families have named 10,412 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Ohio?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Derek in Ohio. The most babies named Derek in Ohio in a single year was 420, in 1990.
What is the rank of Derek in Ohio?
Derek ranked 382nd among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 51st 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.