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How Many People Are Named Derrick?
Estimated people named Derrick living in the U.S. today
135,667
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 146,052
- Peak year: 1980 (4,171 births)
- Estimated living today: 135,667
Derrick by age group — who carries the name today?
Derrick popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Derrick
Derrick has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 146,052 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 135,667 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,519 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Derricks 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 Derrick in the US?
An estimated 135,667 people named Derrick are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Derrick uncommon — about 1 in 2,519 Americans.
Is Derrick a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Derrick is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Derrick most popular?
Derrick peaked in 1980, when 4,171 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Derrick?
Derrick ranks #394 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).