Boy
Derick
ruler of the people
About Derick
Classic with a twist, Derick offers the best of both worlds—the familiarity of a time-honored name with just enough variation to make it distinctly yours. The K ending gives it a contemporary edge while maintaining the name's noble heritage and strong masculine presence. This spelling choice suggests parents who appreciate tradition but aren't bound by it, who understand that small changes can create meaningful distinction. Derick sounds confident without being aggressive, friendly without being casual, professional without being stuffy. It's a name that ages gracefully, working equally well for a boy building block towers and a man building businesses. The straightforward pronunciation means he'll rarely need to correct people, yet the spelling ensures he won't be lost in a crowd of similar names. Parents choosing this variant often value individuality within a framework of tradition, wanting their son to have a name that's recognizable and respected while still being somewhat distinctive. It suggests someone grounded yet dynamic, traditional yet forward-thinking—qualities that serve well in every life stage.
Popularity of the Name Derick
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | #928 | ||
| 1958 | #863 | ||
| 1959 | #845 | ||
| 1960 | #809 | ||
| 1961 | #774 | ||
| 1962 | #697 | ||
| 1963 | #680 | ||
| 1964 | #635 | #176 | |
| 1965 | #573 | #262 | |
| 1966 | #533 | #190 | |
| 1967 | #502 | #228 | |
| 1968 | #517 | #173 | |
| 1969 | #541 | #187 | |
| 1970 | #481 | #185 | |
| 1971 | #496 | #218 | |
| 1972 | #429 | #212 | |
| 1973 | #457 | #218 | |
| 1974 | #481 | #221 | |
| 1975 | #487 | #270 | |
| 1976 | #438 | #234 | |
| 1977 | #456 | #194 | |
| 1978 | #382 | #262 | |
| 1979 | #360 | #234 | |
| 1980 | #338 | #225 | |
| 1981 | #360 | #194 | |
| 1982 | #365 | #305 | |
| 1983 | #356 | #228 | |
| 1984 | #376 | #331 | |
| 1985 | #401 | ||
| 1986 | #400 | ||
| 1987 | #391 | #322 | |
| 1988 | #385 | ||
| 1989 | #387 | ||
| 1990 | #411 | #295 | |
| 1991 | #481 | #490 | |
| 1992 | #485 | #511 | |
| 1993 | #503 | #566 | |
| 1994 | #498 | #390 | |
| 1995 | #558 | #653 | |
| 1996 | #562 | #528 | |
| 1997 | #566 | #473 | |
| 1998 | #568 | #633 | |
| 1999 | #604 | #684 | |
| 2000 | #616 | #568 | |
| 2001 | #653 | #613 | |
| 2002 | #658 | #674 | |
| 2003 | #700 | #758 | |
| 2004 | #704 | #944 | |
| 2005 | #703 | #838 | |
| 2006 | #736 | #831 | |
| 2007 | #691 | #918 | |
| 2008 | #736 | #963 | |
| 2009 | #829 | #985 | |
| 2010 | #821 | ||
| 2011 | #816 | ||
| 2012 | #913 | ||
| 2024 | #804 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Derick
Names Similar to Derick
Nicknames for Derick
- Der
- Rick
- Dery
- Ricky
- D
Famous People Named Derick
| Derick Brassard | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Derick Hougaard | South African rugby player |
| Derick Heathcoat-Amory | British politician |
| Derick Varn | American philosopher and writer |
| Derick Kuun | Namibian rugby player |
| Derick Martini | American film director |
| Derick Almena | Ghost Ship warehouse fire survivor |
| Derick E. Hingle | American photographer |
| Derick L. Peterson | American academic and author |
| Derick Dermatology | A successful dermatology practice |
| Derick Favors | American basketball player |
| Derick Moyo | Zimbabwean politician |
| Derick Newton | American basketball player |
| Derick Okongo | Kenyan basketball player |
| Derick Banks | British actor |
| Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues | South African music and comedy duo |
| Derick Coleman | American basketball player |
| Derick Pollock | Canadian politician |
| Derick Ion Almena | Founder of the Ghost Ship warehouse |
Characters Named Derick
| Derick Morgan | Character from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Derick Hale | Character from the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Derick Shepherd | Character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Derick Dunn | Character from the novel "The Firm" by John Grisham |
| Derick Graven | Character from the novel "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman |
| Derick Glass | Character from the movie "The Glass Castle" |
| Derick Black | Character from the movie "Brightburn" |
| Derick Lawson | Character from the TV show "Law & Order" |
| Derick Willis | Character from the TV show "Suits" |
| Derick Montague | Character from the TV show "Revenge" |
| Derick Stiles | Character from the video game "Trauma Center" |
| Derick Kingston | Character from the TV show "Riverdale" |
| Derick Stark | Character from the TV show "Scandal" |
| Derick West | Character from the TV show "Sneaky Pete" |
| Derick Dixon | Character from the TV show "Power" |
| Derick Ross | Character from the movie "American Psycho" |
| Derick Finch | Character from the movie "Accepted" |
| Derick Shelby | Character from the movie "The Help" |
| Derick Branning | Character from the TV show "EastEnders" |
| Derick Reese | Character from the TV show "Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles" |