Dedrick
Dedrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Dedrick is a Low German variant of Theodoric, brought into English via Netherlandic and Northern German influence. It shares roots with names like Derek and Dietrich, historically meaning ruler of the people. In the United States, it is a steady but relatively rare masculine name with modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,456 babies in the United States have been named Dedrick since 1880. It ranks #1859 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1812.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.5 %)
- LA (17.6 %)
- TN (16.2 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
- AL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,071 |
| 1980-1990 | 874 |
| 1990-2000 | 951 |
| 2000-2010 | 663 |
| 2010-2019 | 407 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Dedrick
- Dedrick Dodge: American football player, Coach
- Dedrick Epps: American football player
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky, Dee
Fun facts
- Dedrick shares the same ultimate ancient Germanic roots as Derek, Dietrich, and Thierry.
- While never reaching top popularity charts, Dedrick has maintained consistent record of usage in the U.S. since the late 19th century.