Deric
2025 SSA
About Deric
Deric is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Derek or Derrick, which ultimately derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'people's ruler.' This streamlined spelling offers a more phonetic and modern approach to the traditional name. While less common than Derek, Deric maintains the same strong, masculine qualities with its concise form and firm ending. The name peaked in popularity during the 1960s and 70s but has since become less common, giving it a somewhat distinctive quality today. Deric projects an image of straightforward reliability and strength, with its direct spelling reflecting these qualities.
Pronounced DARE-ik.
As of October 2026, Deric ranked #7305 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #763 in 1970.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,998 | 38 | 19.8 |
| 2015 | #2,933 | 40 | 20.9 |
| 2016 | #3,709 | 29 | 15.3 |
| 2017 | #4,504 | 22 | 11.9 |
| 2018 | #4,018 | 26 | 14.3 |
| 2019 | #4,368 | 23 | 12.8 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,671 | 21 | 12 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |