Derrik

A boy's name of German origin with 2,142 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

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

Derrik is a boy's baby name of German origin, a variant spelling of Derek or Derrick, from the Old German Theodoric meaning 'people's ruler.' The simplified -ik ending gives it a slightly more distinctive look while keeping the strong Germanic character.

EtymologyShow more

Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Derrik is rooted in the German tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1954 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Derrik’s 2,142 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.

At a Glance

2,142

Total births

Since 1954

1991

Peak

102 births

1954

First recorded

70 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Derrik has 69+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1954.

First appeared: 1954Peak: 1991 (102 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Derrik
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	26	#11051	▼
2010s	123	#6910	▼
2000s	294	#3450	▼
1990s	690	#1566	▲
1980s	581	#1291	▲
1970s	236	#2024	▲
1960s	154	#2209	▲
1950s	38	#3185	—

The Story of Derrik

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1991, Derrik is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Derrik are most likely born between 1981 and 2001.

How rare is Derrik?

With 2,142 total births on record, Derrik remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1954, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 690 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Derrik by the numbers

Would fill 45 school buses
Meeting one Derrik per day would take 5.9 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(69 years, 1954–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Derrik
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12664	0
2022	5	#12801	-1 (-16.7%)
2021	6	#11098	-4 (-40.0%)
2020	10	#7642	+2 (25.0%)
2019	8	#9084	-4 (-33.3%)
2018	12	#6803	+4 (50.0%)
2017	8	#9050	-5 (-38.5%)
2016	13	#6443	+3 (30.0%)
2015	10	#7630	-2 (-16.7%)
2014	12	#6737	-1 (-7.7%)
2013	13	#6335	-5 (-27.8%)
2012	18	#5086	+2 (12.5%)
2011	16	#5488	+3 (23.1%)
2010	13	#6442	-10 (-43.5%)
2009	23	#4314	-2 (-8.0%)
2008	25	#4059	+6 (31.6%)
2007	19	#4856	-10 (-34.5%)
2006	29	#3542	-7 (-19.4%)
2005	36	#2913	+2 (5.9%)
2004	34	#2961	-2 (-5.6%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Derrik is primarily a boy's name.

When was Derrik most popular?

Derrik reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 102 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Derrik?

Derrik is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 2,142 babies in the U.S. since 1954. Its peak was in 1991.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1954–2023