Boys name · Ohio
Derek in Ohio
As of 2025, Derek was the #382 most common boys name in Ohio, drawn from 29 births that year. Its total reaches 10,412 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1949.
Popularity over time
Derek in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 | #451 |
| 1960 | 54 | #212 |
| 1971 | 190 | #77 |
| 1982 | 288 | #58 |
| 1992 | 365 | #51 |
| 2003 | 105 | #134 |
| 2014 | 44 | #276 |
| 2025 | 29 | #382 |
Rank swung between #51 (1990) and #454 (2022) in Ohio, from #451 in 1949 to #382 in 2025.
Derek had its most births in Ohio in 1990, when 420 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in Ohio was #51, in 1990.
Its highest rank in any state was #22, in South Dakota in 1987. See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Ohio?
As of 2025, Derek was the #382 most common boys name in Ohio, drawn from 29 births that year. Its total reaches 10,412 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1949.
How many babies are named Derek in Ohio?
29 Derek babies were born in Ohio in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in Ohio?
In 2025, Derek sat at #382 on the boys list for Ohio.
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.