Boys name · Pennsylvania
Derek in Pennsylvania
Derek was the 277th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 42 babies named Derek that year. Since 1945, Pennsylvania families have named 11,025 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | 488th |
| 1958 | 54 | 204th |
| 1969 | 88 | 135th |
| 1980 | 303 | 53rd |
| 1992 | 352 | 54th |
| 2003 | 150 | 93rd |
| 2014 | 68 | 199th |
| 2025 | 42 | 277th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 488th in 1945 to 277th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Pennsylvania in a single year was 428, in 1990. Its best showing was 48th 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 Pennsylvania?
Derek was the 277th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 42 babies named Derek that year. Since 1945, Pennsylvania families have named 11,025 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Derek in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Derek in Pennsylvania in a single year was 428, in 1990.
What is the rank of Derek in Pennsylvania?
Derek ranked 277th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 48th 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.