Declining since 1992.
Popularity of Detrick since 1963
Babies named Detrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 491 |
| 1980s | 356 |
| 1990s | 244 |
| 2000s | 225 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Detrick is a modern English given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963. It reached its peak usage in 1976, during the decade of the 1970s. Since 1992, its popularity has been steadily declining, and it did not rank among the top 1000 names in the most recent data from 2025. The name is primarily found in the United States and is not associated with any particular state concentration. As a variant of Dedrick, it shares a connection with the ancient Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people', though its exact etymology is debated among scholars. Detrick remains a distinctive choice with a classic sound, but its usage is now quite rare.
Detrick is generally considered a modern English variant of Dedrick, which is a form of the Germanic name Theodoric, composed of 'theud' (people) and 'ric' (ruler). The name entered English usage in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1963, and saw peak popularity in the 1970s. Its use has declined since the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dett, Rick, D
Sibling names for Detrick
Names that share Detrick's style, for a brother or sister.
