Derick
Boy name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Derick: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 1976.
Derick is a variant of Derek, which itself derives from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning “ruler of the people.” This spelling is notably popular in Scotland, where it has appeared on birth registers since the 1970s. Famous bearers include Derick Thomson, the celebrated Scottish Gaelic poet and scholar, and Derick Brassard, a Canadian professional ice hockey player. While no major place names directly honour a Derick, the name’s root lives on in the continental European Dietrich and the English Terry. In Scotland, Derick has a slightly more traditional feel than the streamlined Derek, offering parents a distinctive yet familiar choice that still nods to medieval royalty.
Boy 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19767 babies
- Latest (1988)
- #3373 babies
- Total births
- 29since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 36%vs prior 5y