Boys name · Texas
Derek in Texas
In SSA data for Texas, 15,448 babies are named Derek across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1951. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #229 most popular boys name, with 173 born.
Popularity over time
Derek in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 | #886 |
| 1962 | 63 | #296 |
| 1972 | 182 | #130 |
| 1983 | 462 | #65 |
| 1993 | 292 | #124 |
| 2004 | 215 | #184 |
| 2014 | 260 | #167 |
| 2025 | 173 | #229 |
The most Derek births in Texas in a single year was 484, in 1987. Derek's highest rank in Texas was #60, set in 1987.
Its rank among boys names in Texas ran from #60 in 1987 to #886 in 1951, starting at #886 in 1951 and ending at #229 in 2025.
Nationally, Derek's strongest state was South Dakota, where it hit #22 in 1987. See Derek in every state →
How popular is Derek in Texas?
In SSA data for Texas, 15,448 babies are named Derek across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1951. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #229 most popular boys name, with 173 born.
How many babies are named Derek in Texas?
173 Derek babies were born in Texas in 2025.
What is the rank of Derek in Texas?
In 2025, Derek sat at #229 on the boys list for Texas.
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.