Total births
304
Girls' name · since 1959
Detrice
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 304 babies named Detrice, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 304
- total births
- 1959–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
304 girls have been named Detrice since 1959, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Detrice recorded 304 times among girls since 1959, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 1987.
- 304 total births
- 1959–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
304 girls have been named Detrice since 1959, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 304
- total births
- 1959–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Detrice was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
24 babies were named Detrice in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Detrice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Detrice's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Detrice at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Detrice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–1987
- Peak year (1975)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Detrice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Detrice's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Detrice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 9
1950s
9 births
- 1960s
1960s
110 births
- 1970s
1970s
130 births
- 1980s
1980s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 130 births (43% of all-time use).
Detrice by state
Where Detrice concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Detrice? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 304 babies named Detrice. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 24 births.
When was Detrice most popular? ▼
Detrice was most popular in the 1970s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Detrice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Detrice are Florida (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Detrice been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Detrice since 1959 -- 29 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Detrice? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Detra, Detria, Detta, Dette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Detrice's data
- Detrice's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (130 total births) through the 1980s (55) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Detrices (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Detrice
Nearby Names Like Detrice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Detrice
Detra Girl
2,048 births
Detria Girl
287 births
Detta Girl
203 births
Dette Girl
36 births
Detrick Girl
25 births
Compare Detrice side by side: Detrice vs Detra Detrice vs Detria Detrice vs Detta
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, 1959–1987 (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. "Detrice: Baby Name Since 1959 - 304 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/detrice. 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 Detrice 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.