Holding steady.
Popularity of Deryck since 1962
Babies named Deryck per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deryck is a rare given name for boys in the United States, first recorded in 1962. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, though it has never been among the most common names. Over the past decade, its usage has remained stable, consistently given to fewer than five babies per year nationwide. The name's uncertainty of origin may appeal to parents looking for a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Derek or Derrick.
Deryck is an English given name of unclear derivation. It may be a spelling variant of Derek, which itself derives from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' Alternatively, it could be a variant of Derrick, a medieval diminutive of Theodoric. The name gained moderate use in the United States beginning in the 1960s, with its highest popularity in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Derry, Rick, D
Sibling names for Deryck
Names that share Deryck's style, for a brother or sister.
