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Derrick

Derrick 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 305 boys in the United States.

Derrick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛɹɪk/
Also spelled
Theodoric

About the name Derrick

Derrick 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: Theodoric.

In the United States, Derrick first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #74 in 1980, and in 2024 305 babies received the name — 145,055 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Derrick in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#74 in 1980
Peak year
1980
Babies named Derrick in 2024
305
Total since 1880
145,055

Derrick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1257 in 1997
Babies named Derrick in 2025
12
Total since 1996
191

Spellings & short forms

Theodoric

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Derrick mean?

The meaning of Derrick 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 Derrick a boy or girl name?

Derrick is a boy name. In 2024, 305 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Derrick?

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

How popular is the name Derrick?

Derrick first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #74 in 1980, and 305 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Derrick?

Derrick is pronounced /ˈdɛɹɪk/ (IPA).

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.