Derik
Derik is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Derik is a modern spelling variant of Derek, which originates from the Germanic name Theodoric. It translates to 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'. In the United States, it is a moderately used alternative spelling that offers a streamlined, phonetic appearance.
Popularity in the United States
5,508 babies in the United States have been named Derik since 1880. It ranks #1641 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1741.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.9 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- MI (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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 385 |
| 1970-1980 | 871 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,650 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,225 |
| 2000-2010 | 768 |
| 2010-2019 | 364 |
| 2020-2029 | 186 |
Famous people named Derik
- Derik Queen: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Rick
Fun facts
- Derik traces back to the ancient Gothic name Theodoric, composed of elements meaning 'people' and 'ruler'.
- This spelling swaps the traditional '-ek' ending of Derek for a streamlined '-ik' ending.