Detrick
Detrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Detrick is an English variant or Americanized spelling of Diedrich or Dietrich, which comes from the Germanic name Theodoric. It combines elements meaning 'people' and 'ruler'. In the United States, it has been used moderately as a given name throughout the twentieth century.
Popularity in the United States
1,511 babies in the United States have been named Detrick since 1880. It ranks #3228 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1899.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.8 %)
- MS (20.6 %)
- LA (10.1 %)
- AL (9.5 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 491 |
| 1980-1990 | 356 |
| 1990-2000 | 244 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 105 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Nicknames
Rick, Det
Fun facts
- Detrick originally developed as a surname derived from the Germanic personal name Dietrich before being adopted as a given name.