Total births
117
Unisex name · since 1969
Detrich
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 117 babies named Detrich, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 117
- total births
- 1969–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
117 boys have been named Detrich since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Detrich has been recorded 117 times among boys since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2016.
- 117 total births
- 1969–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
117 boys have been named Detrich since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 117
- total births
- 1969–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Detrich was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
11 babies were named Detrich in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Detrich's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Detrich's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Detrich at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Detrich popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2016
- Peak year (1979)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Detrich popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1965 (Detrich as girls' name)
Detrich by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Detrich's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Detrich births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
44 births
- 1980s
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 44 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Detrich? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 117 babies named Detrich. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 11 births.
When was Detrich most popular? ▼
Detrich was most popular in the 1970s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Is Detrich a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Detrich is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 117 births, and as a girl's name it has 11 births.
How long has the name Detrich been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Detrich since 1969 -- 48 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Detrich? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Detrick, Detric, Detroit, Detron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Detrich's data
- Detrich's decade-level peak was the 1970s (44 total births); usage has since declined to 10 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 Detrich
Nearby Names Like Detrich
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Detrich
Detrick Boy
#8448 1,511 births
Detric Boy
426 births
Detroit Boy
148 births
Detron Boy
146 births
Detrell Boy
96 births
Compare Detrich side by side: Detrich vs Detrick Detrich vs Detric Detrich vs Detroit
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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, 1969–2016 (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. "Detrich: Baby Name Since 1969 - 117 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/detrich. 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 Detrich 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.