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Deric

Boy

Meaning of Deric: German: 'ruler of the people'

Deric is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6887th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6887

11 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

4,744

First recorded 1952 · peak 1980

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 106 babies1982: 111 babies1983: 90 babies1984: 85 babies1985: 84 babies1986: 91 babies1987: 116 babies1988: 103 babies1989: 120 babies1990: 106 babies19901991: 115 babies1992: 100 babies1993: 114 babies1994: 96 babies1995: 111 babies1996: 104 babies1997: 85 babies1998: 91 babies1999: 89 babies2000: 100 babies20002001: 74 babies2002: 60 babies2003: 74 babies2004: 51 babies2005: 82 babies2006: 62 babies2007: 61 babies2008: 50 babies2009: 50 babies2010: 48 babies20102011: 54 babies2012: 41 babies2013: 45 babies2014: 38 babies2015: 40 babies2016: 29 babies2017: 22 babies2018: 26 babies2019: 23 babies2020: 14 babies20202021: 21 babies2022: 12 babies2023: 8 babies2024: 10 babies2025: 11 babies
US babies named Deric per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 120.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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