boys' name · peaked 1978

Darick

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.

Every Darick since 1957 — 1,257 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1978Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Darick
Peak year
1978
47 babies
All-time total
1,257
since 1957

The story of Darick

Darick is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1957, 1,257 American babies have been named Darick. Its peak came in 1978, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Darick year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 8 #8,918
2019 8 #9,075
2018 6 #11,075
2017 12 #6,773
2016 8 #9,032
2015
2014 6 #11,035
2013 12 #6,705
2012 8 #9,039
2011 7 #9,859
2010 7 #9,913
2009 8 #9,171
2008 6 #11,369
2007 16 #5,487
2006 14 #5,848
2005 13 #5,940
2004 9 #7,673
2003 25 #3,549
2002 13 #5,472
2001 16 #4,728
2000 20 #3,945
1995 22 #3,120
1990 23 #2,802
1985 14 #3,247
1980 42 #1,477
1975 28 #1,756
1970 25 #1,754
1965 27 #1,491
1960 7 #3,411
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darick mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.

How popular is the name Darick in 2025?

Darick did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Darick?

1,257 babies have been named Darick in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Darick most popular?

Darick peaked in 1978, when 47 newborns received the name.

Is Darick a boy or girl name?

Darick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Darick rising or falling?

Darick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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