Derrik
Derrik is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people; ruler of the realm.
Origin and history
Derrik is a spelling variant of Derrick, which derives from the Germanic name Theodoric. It means 'ruler of the people' or 'people's king'. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the late 20th century as an alternative phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,142 babies in the United States have been named Derrik since 1880. It ranks #2789 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.3 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- OH (9.8 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- WA (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 581 |
| 1990-2000 | 690 |
| 2000-2010 | 294 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Nicknames
Rick, Rickie, Ricky
Fun facts
- Derrik traces back through Derrick and Derek to the ancient Germanic royal name Theodoric.
- The 'k' suffix spelling gained popularity alongside other phonetic spellings in the U.S. during the late 20th century.