Dedric
Dedric is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Dedric is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, functioning as a variant of Dedrick or Dietrich. It ultimately derives from the ancient name Theodoric, which combines elements meaning people and ruler. In the United States, it is a relatively rare classic choice with steady, low-volume historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,863 babies in the United States have been named Dedric since 1880. It ranks #2972 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.8 %)
- GA (15.5 %)
- LA (13.4 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 825 |
| 1980-1990 | 213 |
| 1990-2000 | 343 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Dedric
- Dedric Lawson: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Dedric Willoughby: Basketball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Rick, Dee
Fun facts
- Dedric shares its ultimate etymological origin with the ancient name Theodoric, borne by historic European kings.
- It developed as an English phonetic adaptation of Low German and Dutch variants like Dedrick and Diedrich.