How Many People Are Named Derica?

Complete statistics for the name Derica: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Derica
Very Rare
American

Derica is a very rare female name, with only 646 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 510,667 Americans. The majority of people named Derica are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~646
Living in US
1 in 510,667
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and reliability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,223
Worldwide Bearers
#348,718
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
646
🇧🇷 Brazil
145
🇮🇩 Indonesia
29
🇿🇦 South Africa
29
🇵🇭 Philippines
20
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
16
🇻🇪 Venezuela
14
🇬🇧 England
8
🇵🇪 Peru
5
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
646 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
323
Would be under 30 (49%)
335
Would be 30–60 (51%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 658 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
82
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Derica Through the Generations

Derica peaked in popularity in 1997 with 32 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Derica is 30, with 323 under 30 and 335 between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests it's a name associated with a younger generation, with no one over 60 carrying the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 40
Louisiana 6
Florida 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Derica

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Derica's American roots

📄 About the Name Derica

How Many People Have the Name Derica?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 646 people in the United States currently share the name Derica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 510,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Derica a Common or Rare Name?

Derica 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 Derica Mean?

Derica means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Derica in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Derica Most Popular?

The name Derica reached peak popularity in 1997, with 32 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 Derica?

Approximately 646 people named Derica live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 658. That works out to roughly 1 in 510,667 Americans.

Is Derica a rare name?

Derica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 510,667 Americans has this name.

What does the name Derica mean?

Derica means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Derica more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Derica are male and 100% are female.

When was Derica most popular?

Derica peaked in 1997 with 32 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US646
All-Time Births658
1 in X1 in 510,667
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1997
World Rank#348,718
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.