Total births
658
Girls' name · since 1971
Derica
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 658 babies named Derica, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15720
- among girls today
- 658
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other girls
Derica currently ranks #15720 among girls' names in America, with 658 babies recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Derica recorded 658 times among girls since 1971, holding rank #15720 nationally today, ahead of 11% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2024.
- #15720 among girls today
- 658 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 11% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Derica is currently the #15720 girls' name in America, more common than 11% of girls - 658 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #15720
- among girls today
- 658
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other girls
Derica vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15720
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 11% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Derica was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
32 babies were named Derica in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Derica compares
658 Top 39% higher than 61% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Derica's all-time total is 72% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Derica | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 658 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 48 | 19,840 |
Derica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Derica's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Derica at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#15,720
Active since
1971
Derica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2024
- Peak year (1997)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Derica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Derica's strongest decade.
245 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Derica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
134 births
- 1990s
1990s
245 births
- 2000s
2000s
184 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 245 births (37% of all-time use).
How Derica compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Derica's total volume
Derica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Derica by state
Where Derica concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 40 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Georgia share of Derica's total US births 6.1%
Even split
40 of 658 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derica? ▼
658 babies have been named Derica since 1971. It currently ranks #15720 among girls. The peak year was 1997 with 32 births.
When was Derica most popular? ▼
Derica was most popular in the 1990s decade with 245 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Derica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derica are Georgia (40 births), Louisiana (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Derica been used? ▼
Records for Derica go back to 1971, giving 54 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Derica? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derrick, Derek, Derricka, Derrica, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Derica's data
- Derica's decade-level peak was the 1990s (245 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Dericas (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Derica
Nearby Names Like Derica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derica
Derrick Girl
997 births
Derek Girl
909 births
Derricka Girl
909 births
Derrica Girl
558 births
Dera Girl
440 births
Compare Derica side by side: Derica vs Derrick Derica vs Derek Derica vs Derricka
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Derica
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, 1971–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Derica: #15720 Girls' Name - 658 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derica. 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 Derica 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.