Derrick
girl nameDerrick entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #1999 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#1999
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4903 |
| 1960s | #3105 |
| 1970s | #2352 |
| 1980s | #3021 |
| 1990s | #9212 |
| 2000s | #13757 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Derrick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Derrick alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Derrick in 2025?
- Derrick is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Derrick most popular?
- Derrick peaked in 1974, reaching #1999 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Derrick with classmates?
- Derrick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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