Derik Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English and Old German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derik means 'ruler of the people' or 'king of the people'.
Meaning of the Name Derik
Derik is a variation of the name Derek, which is of English and Old German origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'theud' meaning 'people' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. Derik is a masculine name that signifies a strong and powerful leader. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Derik
The popularity for the name Derik peaked in popularity in the year 1987 with 198 births, which ranked number 1,512 out of 19,485 unique names for that year. Derik had the most male births in 1987 with 198, which ranked number 654 out of 8,151 male names. The number of births for the name Derik has declined sharply over the last ten years from 42 births to 26 births, a decline of -38.10%. Among males, Derik has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 42 births to 26 births, a decline of -38.10%.
Nationwide Popularity of Derik
- 20 Year Trend of Derik: -67.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Derik: -38.10%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Derik: -38.10%
Popularity of Derik by State
For males, Derik was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Derik. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Derik
- Total Births of Derik: 25 (-4.68%)
- Male Births of Derik: 25 (-4.68%)
Given the downward trend of Derik over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.68% decrease in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Derik have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.68%.