Darrick Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAIR-ick / /ˈdɛrɪk/

English; German

Meaning

English: ruler; German: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Darrick is often considered a variant of the name Derek, which has roots in Old German. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is associated with strength and leadership qualities. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures.

Trend Summary

Darrick has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

DarrinDarrellDanteDarwin

Variants

  • Derek
  • Derrick

International Variants

  • Derrik (Dutch)
  • Derrick (English)

Famous people named Darrick

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Fictional characters named Darrick

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Sibling Suggestions

DylanDamonDustinDerekDarius

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darrick was first seen in the United States in 1948. Darrick has ranked as high as #756 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Darrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Darrick (2021)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19486
195011
195112
195214
195311
195415
195525
195640
195746
195853
195952
196074
196171
196284
1963107
1964100
1965131
1966124
1967147
1968146
1969255
1970337
1971393
1972314
1973313
1974288
1975295
1976295
1977323
1978355
1979252
1980199
1981153
1982130
1983131
1984123
1985134
1986117
1987113
1988120
1989146
1990154
1991151
1992110
1993109
1994129
199595
199690
199769
199886
199972
200093
200183
200277
200363
200472
200561
200653
200751
200839
200942
201021
201139
201233
201333
201429
201532
201632
201719
201821
201915
202021
202120
202217
202313
202416