Derick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Derick is a name with Germanic roots, originating from the elements meaning 'people' and 'ruler'. It evolved from Theodoric in Old High German, transitioning through Dederick in Middle English to its modern form. The name carries connotations of strength and leadership, with no biblical relevance. Derick has seen increased usage in the 20th century, and variants include Derek and Dirk.
The name Derick is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Derick has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Derick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6350th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1039th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 467th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 438th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 702nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1223rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17086th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Derick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Derick"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛrɪk/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Derick is derived from the Old High German name 'Theodoric', which is composed of the elements 'theud', meaning 'people', and 'ric', meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Meaning
ruler of the people
Language Evolution
Theodoric (Old High German), Dederick (Middle English), Derick (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Derick gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly as a variant of the more common name Derek.
Variants & Derivatives
Derek, Dirk, Derrick
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Derick is viewed as a strong and traditional name, often associated with leadership and authority.
Famous People
Derick Brassard (Canadian professional ice hockey player), Derick Bauman (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Derick"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Derick"
"Derick" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6350th of 6773 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1039th of 7552 | 981 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 467th of 10718 | 4,834 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 438th of 16616 | 7,295 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 702nd of 24088 | 4,656 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1223rd of 23106 | 1,878 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17086th of 27321 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Derick" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.26% 852nd/2227 |
31.89% 775th/2430 |
38.35% 1094th/2853 |
31.14% 864th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.09% 502nd/2937 |
13.55% 472nd/3483 |
11.46% 403rd/3518 |
14.19% 574th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.42% 384th/3685 |
9.81% 439th/4475 |
7.68% 399th/5194 |
7.61% 481st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.60% 898th/4582 |
11.33% 585th/5164 |
10.01% 732nd/7313 |
8.94% 667th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.76% 1863rd/3984 |
21.55% 967th/4487 |
17.31% 1181st/6822 |
19.61% 1231st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Derick" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Derick"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Derick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.