Derric
Derric is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Derric is a spelling variant of Derrick or Derek, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Theodoric. It means 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare spelling given to over 1,400 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,448 babies in the United States have been named Derric since 1880. It ranks #3279 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.9 %)
- CA (33.1 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- PA (3.8 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 219 |
| 1970-1980 | 364 |
| 1980-1990 | 317 |
| 1990-2000 | 281 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- Derric traces back through Derek and Derrick to Theodoric, a prominent Germanic royal name from the early Middle Ages.
- The single-'c' ending is a modern streamlined variant of the classic spelling Derrick.