Derick
Derick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Derick is a variant spelling of Derek, which derives from the Germanic name Theodoric. It translates to ruler of the people or power of the tribe. In the United States, it emerged as a popular alternative spelling during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
19,771 babies in the United States have been named Derick since 1880. It ranks #842 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1197.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.2 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
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 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 369 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,621 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,256 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,957 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,864 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,922 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,960 |
| 2020-2029 | 793 |
Famous people named Derick
- Derick Brassard: Ice hockey player
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- Derick traces back to the ancient Gothic name Theodoric, which was borne by prominent medieval kings.
- While Derek is the standard spelling, Derick developed as an English phonetic variation.