Derrick
Peaked at #74 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1917, Derrick has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Derrick — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2002
in 1974
Last ranked
#13377
in 2005
Years tracked
46
1954–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Derrick reached its peak popularity for girls in 1974, ranking #2002 nationally with 42 babies given the name that year.
Derrick hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2005, when it stood at #13377.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #13,377 | 7 |
| 2004 | #14,635 | 6 |
| 2003 | #12,760 | 7 |
| 2002 | #16,119 | 5 |
| 1999 | #15,040 | 5 |
| 1995 | #8,960 | 9 |
| 1994 | #10,869 | 7 |
| 1993 | #5,269 | 18 |
Derrick — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#74
in 1980
Current rank
#818
in 2024
Years tracked
97
1917–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Derrick reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #74 nationally with 4,135 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #354 (2014) to #818 (2024) — a 57% drop.
As of 2024, Derrick ranks #818 nationally for boys, with 305 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #818 | 305 |
| 2023 | #758 | 343 |
| 2022 | #713 | 370 |
| 2021 | #606 | 458 |
| 2020 | #549 | 518 |
| 2019 | #494 | 580 |
| 2018 | #479 | 610 |
| 2017 | #442 | 701 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Derrick most popular?
Derrick was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #74 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Derrick becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Derrick?
At least 146,052 babies have been recorded with the name Derrick in the US since 1917, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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