Holding steady.
Popularity of Deitrick since 1974
Babies named Deitrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deitrick is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974. Its peak year of usage was 2014, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The trajectory has been stable, suggesting sporadic but consistent use. The name is likely a variant of the German Dietrich, which carries the meaning 'ruler of the people.' Unlike its more common counterparts, Deitrick remains a distinctive choice, with no recorded top states, indicating its use is spread broadly rather than concentrated regionally.
Deitrick is a rare given name that may be a variant or respelling of the German name Dietrich, which itself derives from the Old High German Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' It has been used occasionally in the United States since the late 20th century, with a peak in 2014. The spelling Deitrick is less common than Dietrich or the English form Derek.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Deitrick
Names that share Deitrick's style, for a brother or sister.
