Darrick
Darrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people; power of the tribe.
Origin and history
Darrick is a variant spelling of Darrik or Derek, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Theodoric. It has been used in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, peaking in usage during the late 1970s. Today, it remains a less common spelling alternative to the popular Derek.
Popularity in the United States
8,130 babies in the United States have been named Darrick since 1880. It ranks #1345 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1825.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- MI (7.1 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 279 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,239 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,165 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,366 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,065 |
| 2000-2010 | 634 |
| 2010-2019 | 274 |
| 2020-2029 | 102 |
Famous people named Darrick
- Darrick Suber: Basketball player
- Darrick Forrest: American football player
- Darrick Brilz: American football player
Nicknames
Dar, Rick
Fun facts
- Darrick evolved as a phonetic English spelling variant of Derek and Derrick.
- The name traces back to the ancient Germanic name Theodoric, borne by historic kings.