How Many People Are Named Detrick?

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

Detrick
Very Rare
Old English

Detrick is a very rare name, originating from Old English, with only 1,443 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 228,684 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1976 with 68 births, showing a declining trend since then.

~2,340
Living in US
1 in 141,645
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'powerful ruler'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Reliable
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection with the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,421
Worldwide Bearers
#257,637
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,443
🇱🇷 Liberia
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇦🇸 American Samoa
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇳🇷 Nauru
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,419 (98%)
♀ Female
24 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
409
Would be under 30 (27%)
1,105
Would be 30–60 (72%)
20
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,534 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
65
International
83

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

📜 Detrick Through the Generations

Detrick, a name rooted in Old English, has seen its peak in 1976 with 68 births. Over the years, it has maintained a steady presence, though its usage has been on a decline. Currently, there are 1,443 individuals named Detrick in the United States, with the majority being adults aged between 30 and 60, indicating a mature demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 112
Mississippi 61
Louisiana 30
Alabama 28
Florida 20
Georgia 15
Arkansas 13
California 6
South Carolina 6
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Detrick

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Detrick's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Detrick

How Many People Have the Name Detrick?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,340 people in the United States currently share the name Detrick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 141,645 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Detrick a Common or Rare Name?

Detrick 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 Detrick Mean?

Detrick means "Old English origin, meaning 'powerful ruler'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Detrick in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Detrick Most Popular?

The name Detrick reached peak popularity in 1976, with 68 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 Detrick?

Approximately 2,340 people named Detrick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,340. That works out to roughly 1 in 141,645 Americans.

Is Detrick a rare name?

Detrick is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 141,645 Americans has this name.

What does the name Detrick mean?

Detrick means "Old English origin, meaning 'powerful ruler'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Detrick more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Detrick are male and 2% are female.

When was Detrick most popular?

Detrick peaked in 1976 with 68 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 US2,340
All-Time Births2,340
1 in X1 in 141,645
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1976
World Rank#257,637
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.