Derrick
Male name · ↓ Falling
54,745
Total Births
1980
Peak Year
#759
Rank 2023
1948
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Derrick
Derrick is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 54,745 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 62 births |
| 1950s | 2,473 births |
| 1960s | 8,401 births |
| 1970s | 13,082 births |
| 1980s | 14,168 births |
| 1990s | 9,309 births |
| 2000s | 4,975 births |
| 2010s | 1,820 births |
| 2020s | 455 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derrick?
Derrick has been given to 54,745 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1980 with 1,610 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #759.
Is Derrick a boy or girl name?
Derrick is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Derrick most popular?
Derrick was most popular in 1980, when 1,610 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Derrick?
Derrick first appeared in US records in 1948.