Derrick
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: People's Ruler; Gifted Ruler
Background: The name Derrick originates from the Old German name 'Theodoric,' which means 'people's ruler.' It was adopted into English forms, where it evolved to its current usage, often seen as a variant of the name Derek, signifying a similar meaning of 'gifted ruler.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#234
Total births
146,052
Most popular decade
1980s
(110,022 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-463 ranks)
Years in Top 100
20
First recorded year
1917
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1917
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,981
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak year births
- 4,135
- Peak rank
- #74
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 305
- Recent rank
- #817
Female
- First year
- 1954
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,753
- Peak year
- 1974
- Peak year births
- 42
- Peak rank
- #1,999
- Most recent year
- 2005
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #13,009
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).