Total births
219
Boys' name · since 1963
Derryck
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 219 babies named Derryck, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 219
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Derryck is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 219 have been recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Derryck has been recorded 219 times among boys since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2015.
- 219 total births
- 1963–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
219 boys have been named Derryck since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 219
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Derryck was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
12 babies were named Derryck in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Derryck's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Derryck's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Derryck at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Derryck popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2015
- Peak year (1990)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Derryck by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Derryck's strongest decade.
58 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Derryck births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
28 births
- 1970s
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
58 births
- 1990s
1990s
53 births
- 2000s
2000s
36 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 58 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Derryck? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 219 babies named Derryck. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 12 births.
When was Derryck most popular? ▼
Derryck was most popular in the 1980s decade with 58 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Derryck been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Derryck since 1963 -- 53 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Derryck? ▼
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 Derryck's data
- Derryck's decade-level peak was the 1980s (58 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Derryck
Nearby Names Like Derryck
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Derryck
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 Derryck side by side: Derryck vs Derek Derryck vs Derrick Derryck vs Derick
Related Names
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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, 1963–2015 (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. "Derryck: Baby Name Since 1963 - 219 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/derryck. 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 Derryck 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.