Detrick
Every Detrick since 1963 — 1,536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Detrick
Detrick 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 1963, 1,536 American babies have been named Detrick. Its peak came in 1976, when 68 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 Detrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Detrick 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,491 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #9,995 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,643 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,315 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,922 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,071 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,800 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,717 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,781 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,638 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,095 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,622 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,118 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,051 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,258 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27 | #3,553 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28 | #3,387 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,473 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,697 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,253 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,100 |
| 1995 | — | — | 28 | #2,636 |
| 1990 | — | — | 26 | #2,571 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,091 | 28 | #2,031 |
| 1980 | — | — | 63 | #1,148 |
| 1975 | — | — | 37 | #1,460 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,294 | 34 | #1,442 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,837 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Detrick in 2025?
Detrick 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 Detrick?
1,536 babies have been named Detrick in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Detrick most popular?
Detrick peaked in 1976, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Detrick a boy or girl name?
Detrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Detrick rising or falling?
Detrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.