Laderrick
A boy's name of African origin with 441 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 441 Americans have ever been named Laderrick. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and peaked modestly at 25 births in 1995 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Laderrick is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Laderrick is a boy's baby name of African origin, a creative compound developed in African American communities, combining the La- prefix with -derrick (from the Germanic name Derrick, meaning 'ruler of the people'). The combination creates a strong, three-syllable name with leadership meaning built in.
Laderrick has the confident, inventive quality of African American compound names — familiar Germanic heritage refashioned through the creative lens of Black American naming traditions into something entirely new and distinctly personal.
EtymologyShow more
Laderrick first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1971. First appearing in the 1970s, Laderrick emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its African classification suggests a path from african linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Laderrick has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40 | #11364 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 96 | #7846 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 136 | #4961 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 111 | #4160 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 58 | #4316 | — |
The Story of Laderrick
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Laderrick is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Laderrick are most likely born between 1985 and 2005.
How rare is Laderrick?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Laderrick is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1990s with 136 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Laderrick by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Laderrick per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1971–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #13424 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13215 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11568 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13377 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7295 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9306 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8047 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7013 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7933 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8451 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7443 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7316 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11973 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7392 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6265 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6624 |
| 1999 | 8 | #7556 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6615 |
| 1997 | 14 | #4589 |
| 1996 | 15 | #4301 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2017