Declining since 1993.
Popularity of Derric since 1958
Babies named Derric per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1981, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Derric's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 219 |
| 1970s | 364 |
| 1980s | 317 |
| 1990s | 281 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Derric is a variant spelling of Derek that saw modest use in the United States starting in the late 1950s, with its first recorded appearance in Social Security data in 1958. The name reached its peak popularity in 1973, reflecting a broader trend for Derek and its variants during that era. Since 1993, however, Derric's usage has been in steady decline, and it has not ranked among the top 1000 names in recent decades. The name never achieved a high one-in-N frequency, being consistently less common than its better-known counterpart Derrick. Derric remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a less common spelling.
Derric is a variant spelling of Derek, which derives from the Old German name Theodoric, composed of the elements 'þeud' (people) and 'rīc' (ruler). The name entered English via the Low German form Diederik and became popular in the mid-20th century, with spelling variations like Derrick and Deric also in use. Derric itself emerged as a less common variant, peaking in use during the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rick, Derry
Sibling names for Derric
Names that share Derric's style, for a brother or sister.
