Declining since 1990, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Darrick since 1948
Babies named Darrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 279 |
| 1960s | 1,239 |
| 1970s | 3,165 |
| 1980s | 1,366 |
| 1990s | 1,065 |
| 2000s | 634 |
| 2010s | 274 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Darrick is an English variant of Derek that enjoyed modest use in the United States from the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1948, the name reached its peak popularity in 1971, when it was most frequently chosen for newborn boys. Since 1990, however, its usage has steadily declined, and in 2025 it stood at rank 5861, with about 1 in 113,872 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory reflects a pattern common to many similar-sounding variants: a brief surge in the 1970s followed by a long tail of diminishing use. Though Darrick has never been among the most common names, it persists as a distinctive alternative to the more widespread Derek and Derrick.
Darrick is a variant of Derek, which is an English form of the Old German name Theodoric, composed of 'theudo' (people) and 'ric' (ruler, power). The name entered English via Dutch and Flemish immigrants in the Middle Ages. Darrick as a given name emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, possibly influenced by the surname Darrick or as a respelling of Derek.
Where Darrick is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Rick, Darr
Sibling names for Darrick
Names that share Darrick's style, for a brother or sister.
