Total births
558
Girls' name · since 1970
Derrica
558 babies named Derrica in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 558
- total births
- 1970–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
558 girls have been named Derrica since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Derrica recorded 558 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1970 to 2018.
- 558 total births
- 1970–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
558 girls have been named Derrica since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 558
- total births
- 1970–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Derrica was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
37 babies were named Derrica in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Derrica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Derrica splits its recorded history at 1996: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Derrica at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Derrica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2018
- Peak year (1990)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Derrica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Derrica's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Derrica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s 100
1980s
100 births
- 1990s
1990s
262 births
- 2000s
2000s
114 births
- 2010s 43
2010s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 262 births (47% of all-time use).
How Derrica 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 Derrica's total volume
Derrica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Derrica by state
Where Derrica concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 12 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Georgia share of Derrica's total US births 2.2%
Even split
12 of 558 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derrica? ▼
558 babies have been named Derrica since 1970. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1990 with 37 births.
When was Derrica most popular? ▼
Derrica was most popular in the 1990s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Derrica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Derrica are Georgia (12 births), Louisiana (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Derrica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Derrica since 1970 -- 49 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Derrica? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Derrick, Derek, Derricka, Derica, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Derrica's data
- Derrica's decade-level peak was the 1990s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Derricas (12 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 Derrica
Nearby Names Like Derrica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derrica
Derrick Girl
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Derek Girl
909 births
Derricka Girl
909 births
Derica Girl
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Dera Girl
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Compare Derrica side by side: Derrica vs Derrick Derrica vs Derek Derrica vs Derricka
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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, 1970–2018 (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. "Derrica: Baby Name Since 1970 - 558 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derrica. 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 Derrica 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.