Derric Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DER-ik //ˈdɛrɪk//
Origin: English; German
Meaning: English: ruler; German: powerful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Derric is derived from the Old High German name "Theodoric," which is composed of the elements "theud," meaning "people," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "power." This name transitioned into various forms through linguistic evolution, including the Latinized version "Theodoricus" and the Old French "Derric" or "Derrick." The name made its way into English usage during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English language, particularly among the nobility and emerging middle classes. Historically, the name Theodoric is most notably associated with Theodoric the Great, a king of the Ostrogoths who ruled in the 5th and 6th centuries.
His reign marked a significant period of stability and cultural flourishing in Italy, where he established a kingdom that blended Roman and Gothic traditions. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the works of medieval chroniclers who documented the lives of significant figures in European history.
Theodoric's legacy contributed to the name's endurance through the centuries, as it was borne by several saints and nobles throughout the Middle Ages. Culturally, the name Derric and its variants have been associated with leadership and strength, reflecting its etymological roots.
The notion of a "ruler of the people" resonates with the historical figures who carried the name, reinforcing its significance in various European cultures. Additionally, the diminutive form "Derry" has been used in some contexts, though it is less common.
Overall, the name Derric encapsulates a rich historical tapestry, linking it to themes of governance, heritage, and cultural identity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Derric was first seen in the United States in 1958.
Derric has ranked as high as #3560 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Derric has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Derric is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Derric was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Derric.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 | 10 |
| 2009 | 11 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 | 12 |
| 2007 | 17 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 | 18 |
| 2005 | 14 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 | 18 |
| 2003 | 18 | 18 |
| 2002 | 18 | 18 |
| 2001 | 24 | 24 |
| 2000 | 29 | 29 |
| 1999 | 20 | 20 |
| 1998 | 17 | 17 |
| 1997 | 25 | 25 |
| 1996 | 30 | 30 |
| 1995 | 29 | 29 |
| 1994 | 32 | 32 |
| 1993 | 38 | 38 |
| 1992 | 38 | 38 |
| 1991 | 26 | 26 |
| 1990 | 26 | 26 |
| 1989 | 28 | 28 |
| 1988 | 35 | 35 |
| 1987 | 36 | 36 |
| 1986 | 26 | 26 |
| 1985 | 31 | 31 |
| 1984 | 29 | 29 |
| 1983 | 28 | 28 |
| 1982 | 30 | 30 |
| 1981 | 44 | 44 |
| 1980 | 30 | 30 |
| 1979 | 42 | 42 |
| 1978 | 41 | 41 |
| 1977 | 40 | 40 |
| 1976 | 27 | 27 |
| 1975 | 31 | 31 |
| 1974 | 37 | 37 |
| 1973 | 41 | 41 |
| 1972 | 41 | 41 |
| 1971 | 35 | 35 |
| 1970 | 29 | 29 |
| 1969 | 28 | 28 |
| 1968 | 30 | 30 |
| 1967 | 27 | 27 |
| 1966 | 28 | 28 |
| 1965 | 29 | 29 |
| 1964 | 20 | 20 |
| 1963 | 13 | 13 |
| 1962 | 17 | 17 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960 | 17 | 17 |
| 1959 | 7 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Derric (2001)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| OH | 5 |