Holding steady.
Popularity of Dekendrick since 1978
Babies named Dekendrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dekendrick is a rare modern invented name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1978, reflecting the era's trend of creating distinctive names by blending familiar elements. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 1995, but it has never entered the top 1000. Since 1995, its trajectory has been stable, meaning it continues to be given infrequently each year. The name has no consistent spelling variations and is not associated with any particular state. Its limited use makes Dekendrick a truly unique choice, entirely a product of modern American naming creativity.
Dekendrick first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978. It follows a pattern of modern invented names that blend a fashionable prefix (De-, De- with an added -k-) with an established surname-turned-first-name like Kendrick. Kendrick itself has Old English and Welsh roots meaning 'royal ruler' or 'champion', but Dekendrick has no direct etymological connection. The name saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1995, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dek, Ken, Rick, Deke
Sibling names for Dekendrick
Names that share Dekendrick's style, for a brother or sister.
