Boys name · Texas
Derek in Texas
Derek was the 229th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 173 babies named Derek that year. Since 1951, Texas families have named 15,448 babies Derek.
Popularity over time
Derek in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 | 886th |
| 1962 | 63 | 296th |
| 1972 | 182 | 130th |
| 1983 | 462 | 65th |
| 1993 | 292 | 124th |
| 2004 | 215 | 184th |
| 2014 | 260 | 167th |
| 2025 | 173 | 229th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 886th in 1951 to 229th in 2025.
The most babies named Derek in Texas in a single year was 484, in 1987. Its best showing was 60th among boys names in 1987.
Across the country, Derek reached its best rank of 22nd in South Dakota (1987). See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Texas?
Derek was the 229th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 173 babies named Derek that year. Since 1951, Texas families have named 15,448 babies Derek.
How many babies are named Derek in Texas?
In 2025, 173 babies were named Derek in Texas. The most babies named Derek in Texas in a single year was 484, in 1987.
What is the rank of Derek in Texas?
Derek ranked 229th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 60th among boys names in 1987.
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.