Find out how popular the first name Darrick has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Darrick by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Darrick is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Darrick being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 13 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Darrick.

The history of the first name Darrick

The name Darrick has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the Old German word "derrik", meaning "the people's ruler" or "chieftain of the people". This name can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 8th centuries AD, when Germanic tribes were spread across central and western Europe.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Darrick comes from the Frankish Kingdom in the 6th century, where it was borne by a minor nobleman named Darrick of Austrasia. The name gained wider popularity during the Carolingian Renaissance of the 8th and 9th centuries, when many nobles and clergy adopted Germanic names to assert their cultural identity.

In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Darrick of Malmedy became known for his prolific writings on religious philosophy and theology. His works were widely circulated throughout monasteries in the Holy Roman Empire, further propagating the use of the name.

During the Middle Ages, the name Darrick was particularly common among the nobility and warrior classes of Germanic regions. One notable bearer was Darrick of Saxony, a 13th-century knight who fought alongside Emperor Frederick II during the Crusades.

In more recent history, the name Darrick has been borne by several notable individuals, including Darrick Rosser (1836-1890), an American Civil War general who served in the Union Army, and Darrick Fairlane (1909-1971), a British actor and playwright known for his comedic roles on stage and screen.

Other prominent individuals named Darrick include Darrick Muller (1920-2005), a German-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of nuclear energy, and Darrick Rhodes (1943-present), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Rhodes Family Foundation.

While the name Darrick retains some popularity in certain regions, particularly in Germany and other parts of Central Europe, it has become relatively uncommon in recent times, perhaps due to its medieval connotations and associations with nobility and warfare.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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