Derrick Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Derrick is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Derrick?
Derrick is spelled D-E-R-R-I-C-K. The name has 7 letters.
Derrick at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derrick is derived from the Old Germanic name Theodoric, which means “ruler of the people.”
- Origin
- Derrick is commonly associated with a medieval given name that entered English usage via Dutch and German influences.
- Pronunciation
- DEH-rik · 2 syllables
Derrick Popularity in 2025
Rank#850
Recorded Births288
- Boys usage fell 37 places to #850 and recorded 20 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Derrick Mean?
Derrick is derived from the Old Germanic name Theodoric, which means “ruler of the people.”
Origin: Derrick is commonly associated with a medieval given name that entered English usage via Dutch and German influences.
How Do You Pronounce Derrick?
PronunciationDEH-rik
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Derrick?
- History
- Derrick has been used in English-speaking countries since the medieval period and is linked to variations of the name Theodoric.
Derrick Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 288 | #850 |
| 2024 | Boys | 308 | #813 |
| 2023 | Boys | 344 | #757 |
| 2022 | Boys | 370 | #713 |
| 2021 | Boys | 458 | #606 |
| 2020 | Boys | 518 | #549 |
| 2019 | Boys | 580 | #494 |
| 2018 | Boys | 610 | #479 |
| 2017 | Boys | 702 | #442 |
| 2016 | Boys | 748 | #421 |
| 2015 | Boys | 835 | #384 |
| 2014 | Boys | 914 | #353 |
| 2013 | Boys | 981 | #330 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,053 | #313 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,098 | #300 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,038 | #307 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,115 | #296 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,197 | #285 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,295 | #267 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,362 | #254 |
| 2005 | Girls | 7 | #13,010 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,372 | #245 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,324 | #248 |
When Was Derrick Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1980 · Boys
4,135 recorded births
National rank #74
1981 · Boys
3,850 recorded births
National rank #78
1978 · Boys
3,786 recorded births
National rank #76
1985 · Boys
3,779 recorded births
National rank #83
Where Derrick Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #401 | 12 |
| MS | #415 | 7 |
| MD | #437 | 11 |
| AL | #484 | 10 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| GA | #566 | 18 |
| KY | #569 | 7 |
| NC | #645 | 14 |