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Derrick

Recorded 1917–2025 · United States

Derrick was most popular in 1980, when 4,171 American babies were given the name — ranking #149 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,741, with 288 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 146,344 people named Derrick.

Most popular in1980
Rank that year#149
Births that year4,171
Total since 1880146,344

Derrick over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Derrick’s peak in 1980. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Germanic · form of Derek, "ruler of the people"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org