Deric
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
Every Deric since 1952 — 4,744 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deric
Deric is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,305 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 4,744 American babies have been named Deric. Its peak came in 1980, when 122 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Deric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,305 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,901 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,122 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,919 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,672 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,047 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,369 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,018 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,505 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,709 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2,934 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2,999 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,633 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2,877 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,355 |
| 2010 | 48 | #2,562 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2,536 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2,524 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,193 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,112 |
| 2005 | 82 | #1,653 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2,252 |
| 2003 | 74 | #1,677 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1,873 |
| 2001 | 74 | #1,604 |
| 2000 | 100 | #1,294 |
| 1995 | 111 | #1,067 |
| 1990 | 106 | #1,029 |
| 1985 | 84 | #995 |
| 1980 | 122 | #792 |
| 1975 | 78 | #925 |
| 1970 | 117 | #763 |
| 1965 | 62 | #939 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,560 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,814 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deric mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.
How popular is the name Deric in 2025?
Deric ranked #7,305 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deric?
4,744 babies have been named Deric in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deric most popular?
Deric peaked in 1980, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Deric a boy or girl name?
Deric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deric rising or falling?
Deric is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.