Detric
Every Detric since 1964 — 431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Detric
Detric 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 1964, 431 American babies have been named Detric. Its peak came in 1977, when 20 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 Detric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Detric 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,111 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,540 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #9,977 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #12,738 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,354 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,999 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,800 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,107 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,039 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,186 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,724 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,436 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,546 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,825 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,860 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,140 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,787 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,893 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Detric in 2025?
Detric 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 Detric?
431 babies have been named Detric in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Detric most popular?
Detric peaked in 1977, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Detric a boy or girl name?
Detric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Detric rising or falling?
Detric is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.