Dedrick
Every Dedrick since 1920 — 4,472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dedrick
Dedrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,206 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 4,472 American babies have been named Dedrick. Its peak came in 1977, when 152 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 Dedrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dedrick 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,206 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,287 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,002 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,598 |
| 2021 | — | — | 28 | #3,835 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,079 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,368 |
| 2018 | — | — | 33 | #3,389 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,797 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,014 |
| 2015 | — | — | 47 | #2,611 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #2,997 |
| 2013 | — | — | 36 | #3,068 |
| 2012 | — | — | 48 | #2,564 |
| 2011 | — | — | 56 | #2,291 |
| 2010 | — | — | 48 | #2,561 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51 | #2,490 |
| 2008 | — | — | 58 | #2,273 |
| 2007 | — | — | 61 | #2,191 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56 | #2,255 |
| 2005 | — | — | 61 | #2,039 |
| 2004 | — | — | 74 | #1,721 |
| 2003 | — | — | 80 | #1,582 |
| 2002 | — | — | 71 | #1,663 |
| 2001 | — | — | 72 | #1,632 |
| 2000 | — | — | 79 | #1,518 |
| 1995 | — | — | 103 | #1,127 |
| 1990 | — | — | 110 | #1,009 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,598 | 72 | #1,096 |
| 1980 | — | — | 120 | #801 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,411 | 94 | #857 |
| 1970 | — | — | 66 | #1,000 |
| 1965 | — | — | 38 | #1,239 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,448 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,805 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,562 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,838 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,452 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dedrick in 2025?
Dedrick ranked #6,206 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dedrick?
4,472 babies have been named Dedrick in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dedrick most popular?
Dedrick peaked in 1977, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Dedrick a boy or girl name?
Dedrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dedrick rising or falling?
Dedrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.