Holding steady.
Popularity of Derrico since 1973
Babies named Derrico per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Derrico is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1973. Its peak year of usage was 1989, although even then it never reached the top 1000 and remains extremely rare. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, and in 2025 it continues to be given occasionally. The name blends sounds from established names like Derrick and Rico, fitting a pattern of modern invented names popular in the late 20th century. Without any recorded top states, Derrico has not been concentrated in any particular region, reflecting its sporadic use across the country.
Derrico is a modern invented name that likely blends elements from the Germanic name Derrick (a variant of Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people') with the Spanish or Italian suffix -ico, common in names like Rico. It first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, gaining modest use in the 1980s and 1990s. The name has remained uncommon, with peak usage in 1989, and is typically given to boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Rico, D
Variants: Dericko, Derico
Sibling names for Derrico
Names that share Derrico's style, for a brother or sister.
