Derrick
Pronunciation: [ d-EHR-ihk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Derrick first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 997 babies have been named Derrick in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derrick is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,062 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,062
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Derrick
Derrick is a girl name .
Is Derrick a boy or girl name? Derrick is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,062 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #820. Derrick is more commonly used as a boy name.
Derrick is currently ranked #23,062 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derrick include Der, Derr, Derry, Derrie, Ick, Icky, Ickie, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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