Deric
Deric is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
People-ruler or ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Deric is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, serving as a simplified spelling variant of Derek or Eric. It derives from elements meaning 'people' and 'ruler'. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a less common alternative to the classic Derek.
Popularity in the United States
4,744 babies in the United States have been named Deric since 1880. It ranks #1789 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.3 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
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 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 556 |
| 1970-1980 | 951 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,028 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,011 |
| 2000-2010 | 664 |
| 2010-2019 | 366 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Famous people named Deric
- Deric Augustine: Actor
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky, Deri
Fun facts
- Deric is an alternative phonetic spelling of Derek, which itself evolved from the Low German and Dutch name Theodoric.
- While Derek gained massive popularity in the late 20th century, Deric remained a modest, recognizable variant.