Holding steady.
Popularity of Daric since 1961
Babies named Daric per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 161 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Daric is a modern American coinage that first appeared in birth records in 1961. Its peak usage came in 1976, when it was given to a handful of boys across the United States. While it has never been a common name, it has maintained a stable presence since the 1970s, never ranking in the national top 1000. The name is a variant of Derek or Darrin, both of which trace back to the Germanic Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' Daric's spelling gives it a distinctive look, and it has been used most frequently in states without a clear regional pattern. For families seeking an uncommon name rooted in familiar sounds, Daric offers a subtle twist on a classic.
Daric is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Derek and Darrin, both of which derive from the Old German Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' It first appeared in the United States in the 1960s and saw modest use in the 1970s, later stabilizing.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dare, Rick, D
Sibling names for Daric
Names that share Daric's style, for a brother or sister.
