Total births
4,744
Boys' name · since 1952
Deric
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 4,744 babies named Deric, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7863
- among boys today
- 4,744
- born since 1952
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Deric is the #7863 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 4,744 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Deric recorded 4,744 times among boys since 1952, holding rank #7863 nationally today, ahead of 45% of boys, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2025.
- #7863 among boys today
- 4,744 born since 1952
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Deric is currently the #7863 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 4,744 born since 1952, peaking in the 1980s.
- #7863
- among boys today
- 4,744
- born since 1952
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Deric vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7863
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Deric was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
122 babies were named Deric in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
How Deric compares
4,744 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Deric's all-time total is 13x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deric | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,744 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 122 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deric's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 122, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deric at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1980
Current rank
#7,863
Active since
1952
Deric popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (1980)
- 122
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Deric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Deric's strongest decade.
1,028 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Deric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 92
1950s
92 births
- 1960s
1960s
556 births
- 1970s
1970s
951 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,028 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,011 births
- 2000s
2000s
664 births
- 2010s 366
2010s
366 births
- 2020s 76
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,028 births (22% of all-time use).
How Deric compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Deric's total volume
Deric vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deric by state
Where Deric concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 458 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 396 | 8.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 147 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 107 | 2.3% |
| #5 | New York | | 91 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 82 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 73 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 65 | 1.4% |
California share of Deric's total US births 9.7%
Even split
458 of 4,744 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Deric appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deric? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 4,744 babies named Deric. Today it holds rank #7863 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 122 births.
When was Deric most popular? ▼
Deric was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,028 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Deric most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deric are California (458 births), Texas (396 births), Ohio (147 births).
How long has the name Deric been used? ▼
Deric has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 74 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Deric? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derek, Derrick, Derick, Dereck, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deric's data
- Deric's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,028 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Derics (458 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Deric
Nearby Names Like Deric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deric
Derek Boy
#258 239,060 births
Derrick Boy
#814 145,347 births
Derick Boy
#1442 19,771 births
Dereck Boy
#664 8,296 births
Derrell Boy
#9945 5,864 births
Compare Deric side by side: Deric vs Derek Deric vs Derrick Deric vs Derick
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deric
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deric: #7863 Boys' Name - 4,744 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deric. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Deric draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.