Derrick
boy name#850 in 2025Derrick entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #74 in 1980, ranks #850 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1917–2025
#850
rank today
#74
peak (1980)
288
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3855 |
| 1920s | #3628 |
| 1930s | #3192 |
| 1940s | #1450 |
| 1950s | #330 |
| 1960s | #154 |
| 1970s | #86 |
| 1980s | #84 |
| 1990s | #152 |
| 2000s | #252 |
| 2010s | #382 |
| 2020s | #715 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Derrick has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 134,000 people named Derrick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Derrick alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 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 ranks #850 among US boy names in 2025, with 288 babies given the name.
- When was the name Derrick most popular?
- Derrick peaked in 1980, reaching #74 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Derrick with classmates?
- Derrick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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