Derick
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Derek.
Every Derick since 1945 — 19,810 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derick
Derick is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,478 in 2025 with 120 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 19,810 American babies have been named Derick. Its peak came in 1989, when 571 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 Derick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derick 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 | — | — | 120 | #1,478 |
| 2024 | — | — | 126 | #1,438 |
| 2023 | — | — | 153 | #1,258 |
| 2022 | — | — | 142 | #1,322 |
| 2021 | — | — | 112 | #1,558 |
| 2020 | — | — | 140 | #1,296 |
| 2019 | — | — | 138 | #1,322 |
| 2018 | — | — | 161 | #1,182 |
| 2017 | — | — | 168 | #1,133 |
| 2016 | — | — | 168 | #1,145 |
| 2015 | — | — | 189 | #1,052 |
| 2014 | — | — | 190 | #1,050 |
| 2013 | — | — | 191 | #1,024 |
| 2012 | — | — | 227 | #913 |
| 2011 | — | — | 267 | #816 |
| 2010 | — | — | 261 | #821 |
| 2009 | — | — | 263 | #829 |
| 2008 | — | — | 311 | #736 |
| 2007 | — | — | 343 | #691 |
| 2006 | — | — | 290 | #736 |
| 2005 | — | — | 292 | #703 |
| 2004 | — | — | 273 | #704 |
| 2003 | — | — | 271 | #700 |
| 2002 | — | — | 284 | #658 |
| 2001 | — | — | 286 | #653 |
| 2000 | — | — | 309 | #616 |
| 1995 | — | — | 334 | #559 |
| 1990 | — | — | 561 | #412 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,084 | 449 | #401 |
| 1980 | — | — | 546 | #338 |
| 1975 | — | — | 270 | #487 |
| 1970 | — | — | 281 | #481 |
| 1965 | — | — | 178 | #573 |
| 1960 | — | — | 89 | #810 |
| 1955 | — | — | 33 | #1,317 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,097 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,811 |
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Famous people named Derick
- Derick Ogbu Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Derick mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Derek.
How popular is the name Derick in 2025?
Derick ranked #1,478 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 120 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Derick?
19,810 babies have been named Derick in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derick most popular?
Derick peaked in 1989, when 571 newborns received the name.
Is Derick a boy or girl name?
Derick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Derick rising or falling?
Derick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Derick?
Well-known people named Derick include Derick Ogbu (soccer player).