Holding steady.
Popularity of Deadrick since 1964
Babies named Deadrick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deadrick's real moment was 1997.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deadrick is an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1964. Its peak year came in 1997, but even then it did not reach the rank of 1000, remaining a fringe choice. The name's trajectory has been stable since the late 20th century, with no significant revival. It may have originated as a respelling of Dedrick, a variant of the German Diedrich. As a modern coinage, Deadrick has no deep historical or cultural ties, and its etymology is debated. It is not associated with any top states or famous bearers, making it a truly uncommon name for boys.
Deadrick is likely a modern American coinage, possibly a variant of Dedrick (itself a variant of Diedrich, a German given name meaning 'ruler of the people'). It may also derive from the English surname Deadrick, of uncertain etymology. The name first appears in U.S. records in 1964 and saw its peak usage in 1997, but remains very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ded, Rick, Dee
Sibling names for Deadrick
Names that share Deadrick's style, for a brother or sister.
