Derrica

A girl's name of German origin with 558 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Derrica peaked during the Millennial wave, when 37 babies received this name in a single year (1990). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Derrica has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Derrica is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Derrica is a girl's baby name of Germanic origin, a feminine form of Derek or Derrick, derived from the Old German Theodoric meaning 'ruler of the people,' from theud (people) and ric (power). The -ica suffix creates a flowing, feminine variant.

Derrica emerged in African American communities in the 1970s and 1980s, when feminizing strong masculine names into new, distinctive forms was a popular naming approach. It has a confident, polished sound that balances its Germanic authority with a graceful ending.

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Phonetically, Derrica belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the German naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring German names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Derrica’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

558

Total births

Since 1970

1990

Peak year

37 births

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Popularity Over Time

Derrica has 42+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.

First appeared: 1970Peak: 1990 (37 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Derrica
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	43	#15168	▼
2000s	114	#10108	▼
1990s	262	#4129	▲
1980s	100	#6794	▲
1970s	39	#8039	—

The Story of Derrica

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1990, Derrica is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Derrica are most likely born between 1980 and 2000.

How rare is Derrica?

With 558 total births on record, Derrica remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1990s with 262 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Derrica by the numbers

Would fill 12 school buses
Meeting one Derrica per day would take 1.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(42 years, 1970–2018)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Derrica
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2018	5	#16307	-3 (-37.5%)
2016	8	#12064	+2 (33.3%)
2014	6	#15076	+1 (20.0%)
2013	5	#17240	-3 (-37.5%)
2012	8	#12526	+3 (60.0%)
2011	5	#17484	-1 (-16.7%)
2010	6	#15476	-5 (-45.5%)
2009	11	#10162	+4 (57.1%)
2008	7	#14237	-4 (-36.4%)
2007	11	#10314	+3 (37.5%)
2006	8	#12710	+1 (14.3%)
2005	7	#13376	-2 (-22.2%)
2004	9	#10920	-2 (-18.2%)
2003	11	#9209	-3 (-21.4%)
2002	14	#7536	0
2001	14	#7425	-8 (-36.4%)
2000	22	#5193	0
1999	22	#4908	-2 (-8.3%)
1998	24	#4523	0
1997	24	#4414	-2 (-7.7%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Derrica is primarily a girl's name.

When was Derrica most popular?

Derrica reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 37 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Derrica?

Derrica is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 558 babies in the U.S. since 1970. Its peak was in 1990.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2018