Derick
Boy name · #1480 in 2025 · Uniqueness 72/100
Derick is currently the #1480 boy name in the United States — 120 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1049, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,000 boys born in 2025 was named Derick.
Babies named Derick per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 80-year story
Derick first appears in the Social Security records in 1945, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1989, when 571 boys were named Derick — good for #387 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Derick against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Derick in class?
Derick scores 72 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Derick will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Derick is most common
Geography matters for names, and Derick is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dericks were TX (18), FL (11), OH (8), CA (7), PA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Derick
Statistically, parents drawn to Derick tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Derrick, Cedrick, Roderick, Darell, and Derik.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Derick | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 | #1477 |
| 2024 | 126 | #1438 |
| 2023 | 153 | #1258 |
| 2022 | 142 | #1322 |
| 2021 | 112 | #1554 |
| 2020 | 140 | #1295 |
| 2019 | 138 | #1322 |
| 2018 | 161 | #1181 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1132 |
| 2016 | 168 | #1145 |
| 2015 | 189 | #1049 |
| 2014 | 190 | #1048 |
| 2013 | 191 | #1020 |
| 2012 | 227 | #909 |
| 2011 | 267 | #816 |
| 2010 | 261 | #820 |
| 2009 | 263 | #828 |
| 2008 | 311 | #736 |
| 2007 | 343 | #691 |
| 2006 | 290 | #735 |
| 2005 | 292 | #703 |
| 2004 | 273 | #704 |
| 2003 | 271 | #700 |
| 2002 | 284 | #657 |
| 2001 | 286 | #652 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Derick a popular boy name?
Derick ranked #1480 among boys in 2025 with 120 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1049.
When was the name Derick most popular?
Derick peaked in 1989, when 571 American boys received the name (ranked #387 that year). Since 1989 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Derick?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,000 newborn American boys was named Derick. It scores 72/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.