How Many People Are Named Dedric?
Complete statistics for the name Dedric: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dedric is a very rare male name, with only 1,753 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 188,213 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 107 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 1,875 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dedric Through the Generations
Over the decades, Dedric has seen its highest concentration among individuals born in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a significant portion of those named Dedric now in their forties. Today, the majority of Dedrics are adults, with 72% falling within the 30 to 60-year-old range, while a smaller but notable group remains under 30. This distribution suggests a name that, while not common, has maintained a steady presence across generations, though it's definitely on the decline.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dedric's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dedric
How Many People Have the Name Dedric?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,753 people in the United States currently share the name Dedric. That works out to roughly 1 in every 188,213 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dedric a Common or Rare Name?
Dedric is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dedric Mean?
Dedric means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dedric in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Dedric Most Popular?
The name Dedric reached peak popularity in 1977, with 107 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dedric?
Approximately 1,753 people named Dedric live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,875. That works out to roughly 1 in 188,213 Americans.
Is Dedric a rare name?
Dedric is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 188,213 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dedric mean?
Dedric means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dedric more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Dedric are male and 1% are female.
When was Dedric most popular?
Dedric peaked in 1977 with 107 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.