How Many People Are Named Derick?
Complete statistics for the name Derick: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Derick, a very rare male name, is held by just 18,521 people in the US, making up 1 in 17,818 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1989 with 571 births, but its trend shows a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 19,690 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Derick Through the Generations
Derick has seen a steady presence through the generations, with its peak year occurring in 1989 when 571 babies were given this name. Today, the name is fairly evenly distributed across different age groups, with 33% under 30, 61% aged 30-60, and only 6% over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a place among classic and modern choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Derick's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Derick
How Many People Have the Name Derick?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 327 people in the United States currently share the name Derick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,013,606 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Derick a Common or Rare Name?
Derick 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 Derick Mean?
Derick means "Derived from Germanic roots, meaning 'powerful ruler'" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Derick in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Derick Most Popular?
The name Derick reached peak popularity in 1989, with 571 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 Derick?
Approximately 327 people named Derick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 327. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,013,606 Americans.
Is Derick a rare name?
Derick is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,013,606 Americans has this name.
What does the name Derick mean?
Derick means "Derived from Germanic roots, meaning 'powerful ruler'" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Derick more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Derick are male and 0% are female.
When was Derick most popular?
Derick peaked in 1989 with 571 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.