Is Deric a boy's or girl's name?

Deric is primarily a boy's name.

When was Deric most popular?

Deric reached its peak popularity in 1980 with 122 births that year. It is currently ranked #7863 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Deric?

Deric is currently ranked #7863 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 4,733 babies since 1952.

Deric

A Germanic name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's nameGermanicDeclining

#7863▲ 1251in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.

Deric is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Derek, derived from the Old German Theodric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' The simplified spelling offers a slightly fresher take on the classic Derek while preserving its strong, commanding sound.

With nearly 5,000 recorded U.S. births, Deric has solid presence — a name that conveys quiet authority without the weight of more formal alternatives.

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Popularity Over Time

Deric was #2252 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7863, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Deric
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	65	#6922	▼
2010s	366	#3295	▼
2000s	664	#1972	▼
1990s	1,011	#1151	—
1980s	1,028	#908	▲
1970s	951	#853	▲
1960s	556	#1069	▲
1950s	92	#2666	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(73 years, 1952–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Deric
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	10	#7863	+2 (25.0%)
2023	8	#9114	-4 (-33.3%)
2022	12	#6916	-9 (-42.9%)
2021	21	#4671	+7 (50.0%)
2020	14	#6044	-9 (-39.1%)
2019	23	#4368	-3 (-11.5%)
2018	26	#4018	+4 (18.2%)
2017	22	#4504	-7 (-24.1%)
2016	29	#3709	-11 (-27.5%)
2015	40	#2933	+2 (5.3%)
2014	38	#2998	-7 (-15.6%)
2013	45	#2633	+4 (9.8%)
2012	41	#2876	-13 (-24.1%)
2011	54	#2354	+6 (12.5%)
2010	48	#2561	-2 (-4.0%)
2009	50	#2536	0
2008	50	#2524	-11 (-18.0%)
2007	61	#2193	-1 (-1.6%)
2006	62	#2112	-20 (-24.4%)
2005	82	#1653	+31 (60.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1952–2024) · Methodology