Darrick
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
Every Darrick since 1948 — 8,141 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darrick
Darrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,916 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 8,141 American babies have been named Darrick. Its peak came in 1971, when 399 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 Darrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darrick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #5,916 |
| 2024 | — | — | 16 | #5,717 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,621 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,484 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,811 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,572 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,880 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,635 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,979 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,457 |
| 2015 | — | — | 32 | #3,446 |
| 2014 | — | — | 29 | #3,631 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,278 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,314 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,957 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,553 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,858 |
| 2008 | — | — | 39 | #3,015 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51 | #2,480 |
| 2006 | — | — | 53 | #2,354 |
| 2005 | — | — | 61 | #2,038 |
| 2004 | — | — | 72 | #1,751 |
| 2003 | — | — | 63 | #1,871 |
| 2002 | — | — | 77 | #1,590 |
| 2001 | — | — | 83 | #1,473 |
| 2000 | — | — | 93 | #1,363 |
| 1995 | — | — | 95 | #1,188 |
| 1990 | — | — | 154 | #822 |
| 1985 | — | — | 134 | #766 |
| 1980 | — | — | 199 | #619 |
| 1975 | — | — | 295 | #470 |
| 1970 | — | — | 337 | #448 |
| 1965 | — | — | 131 | #651 |
| 1960 | — | — | 74 | #887 |
| 1955 | — | — | 25 | #1,547 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,346 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darrick mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
How popular is the name Darrick in 2025?
Darrick ranked #5,916 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darrick?
8,141 babies have been named Darrick in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darrick most popular?
Darrick peaked in 1971, when 399 newborns received the name.
Is Darrick a boy or girl name?
Darrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darrick rising or falling?
Darrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.