Holding steady.
Popularity of Tedrick since 1952
Babies named Tedrick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1982, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tedrick's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 158 |
| 1980s | 179 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Tedrick is a modern American name that emerged in the mid-20th century as a blend of two familiar name components. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1952, during a period when creative coinages like this were gaining popularity. The name reached its highest usage in 1976, with a modest but notable peak. Since then, its frequency has remained low but stable, reflecting its status as a distinctive choice that never entered the mainstream. While it has never cracked the top 1000 nationally, it has seen occasional use in various states, though no single region stands out as a stronghold. Tedrick exemplifies the trend of blending established short forms to create fresh-sounding names, and it carries no cultural or linguistic baggage, making it a straightforward option for parents seeking something uncommon yet familiar.
Tedrick is a modern coinage combining the nickname Ted (from Edward or Theodore) with the popular suffix -rick (from names like Frederick or Kendrick). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1952 and saw modest use in the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in 1976. The name has no traditional etymology or meaning beyond its blended components.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ted, Rick
Sibling names for Tedrick
Names that share Tedrick's style, for a brother or sister.
