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Derick

Derick is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 126 boys in the United States.

Derick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Derrick

About the name Derick

Derick belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Derrick.

In the United States, Derick first appears in Social Security records in 1945. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #338 in 1980, and in 2024 126 babies received the name — 19,651 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Derick in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Best US rank
#338 in 1980
Peak year
1989
Babies named Derick in 2024
126
Total since 1880
19,651

Derick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2074 in 1998
Babies named Derick in 2025
7
Total since 1996
99

Spellings & short forms

Derrick

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Derick mean?

The meaning of Derick is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Derick a boy or girl name?

Derick is a boy name. In 2024, 126 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Derick?

Derick comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Derrick.

How popular is the name Derick?

Derick first appears in US records in 1945. Its best-ever ranking was #338 in 1980, and 126 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.