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How Many People Are Named Derick?
Estimated people named Derick living in the U.S. today
18,667
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 19,690
- Peak year: 1989 (571 births)
- Estimated living today: 18,667
Derick by age group — who carries the name today?
Derick popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Derick
Derick has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 19,690 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 18,667 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 18,310 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dericks you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Derick in the US?
An estimated 18,667 people named Derick are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Derick rare — about 1 in 18,310 Americans.
Is Derick a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Derick is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Derick most popular?
Derick peaked in 1989, when 571 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Derick?
Derick ranks #1,653 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).