Total births
40
Boys' name · since 1969
Dirrick
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 40 babies named Dirrick, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1969–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Dirrick is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 40 have been recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dirrick has been recorded 40 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 1982.
- 40 total births
- 1969–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
40 boys have been named Dirrick since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 40
- total births
- 1969–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Dirrick was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dirrick in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Dirrick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dirrick's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dirrick at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Dirrick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1982
- Peak year (1969)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Dirrick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dirrick's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Dirrick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 18 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dirrick? ▼
40 babies have been named Dirrick since 1969. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1969 with 7 births.
When was Dirrick most popular? ▼
Dirrick was most popular in the 1970s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
How long has the name Dirrick been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dirrick since 1969 -- 14 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Dirrick? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dirk, Diron, Dirck, Dirl, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dirrick's data
- Dirrick's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 1980s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Dirrick
Nearby Names Like Dirrick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dirrick
Dirk Boy
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Diron Boy
174 births
Dirck Boy
102 births
Dirl Boy
12 births
Diran Boy
5 births
Compare Dirrick side by side: Dirrick vs Dirk Dirrick vs Diron Dirrick vs Dirck
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, 1969–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dirrick: Baby Name Since 1969 - 40 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dirrick. 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 Dirrick 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.