Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Darick since 1957
Babies named Darick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 198 |
| 1970s | 313 |
| 1980s | 287 |
| 1990s | 216 |
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Darick is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1957. It reached its peak rank in 1978, but has been steadily declining since 1988. It has never broken into the top 1000 names nationally. Its popularity is concentrated in the 1970s, with no recorded revival in later decades. While its precise meaning is uncertain, Darick fits a pattern of creative respellings of established names like Derek and Darryl. The name remains a rare choice, reflecting the mid-century trend of inventive name formations.
Darick is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is likely a respelling or blend of names like Derek (from Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people') or Darryl (of uncertain origin, possibly from an English surname). It has seen occasional use as a given name since the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rick, Dare, Derry
Sibling names for Darick
Names that share Darick's style, for a brother or sister.
