Derrick
Derrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Derrick is an English given name derived from the Low German or Dutch name Gothic/Germanic Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'. It became established in England during the Middle Ages through trade and immigration from the Low Countries. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the late 20th century and remains a familiar traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
145,347 babies in the United States have been named Derrick since 1880. It ranks #236 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #677.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.6 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NY (6 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 333 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,173 |
| 1960-1970 | 21,192 |
| 1970-1980 | 32,860 |
| 1980-1990 | 36,342 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,991 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,531 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,559 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,286 |
Famous people named Derrick
- Derrick Rose: Basketball Player
- Derrick Thomas: Football Player
- Derrick Henry: Football Player
Nicknames
Rick, Rickey, Ricky, Deryk
Fun facts
- Derrick shares the same historical Germanic roots as the names Derek, Dirk, and Dietrich.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.