Deedrick
Of Germanic origin, meaning "people's ruler" or "mighty leader".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Deedrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deedrick today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deedrick births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deedrick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deedrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1992 SSA rank
#6,835
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Deedrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deedrick from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deedrick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Deedrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deedrick
The name Deedrick is a relatively modern creation, likely derived from a combination of the Germanic root "died" meaning "people" and the Anglo-Saxon suffix "-ric" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." While the exact origins are uncertain, the name could be interpreted to mean something along the lines of "powerful leader of the people."
There are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that reference the name Deedrick directly. It does not appear to have any significant religious or cultural connotations from antiquity. The earliest recorded examples of the name seem to emerge in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, potentially as a variant spelling of the more common name Dietrich or Diederik.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Deedrick was Deedrick Lund, a Norwegian-American farmer and businessman born in 1869 in Wisconsin. He was involved in the agricultural industry and was a prominent figure in his local community.
Another notable bearer of the name was Deedrick Bronson, an American musician and composer born in 1892 in Missouri. He wrote several popular songs and worked as a pianist and bandleader in the early 20th century.
In the literary realm, Deedrick Knickerbocker was an American author and journalist who lived from 1879 to 1957. He wrote several novels and short stories, as well as articles for various publications.
Moving into the 20th century, Deedrick Wilburn was an American athlete born in 1924 in Mississippi. He excelled in track and field events, particularly sprinting and hurdling, and competed in the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games.
Lastly, Deedrick Brackens was an American artist and sculptor born in 1942 in Texas. He is best known for his abstract sculptures and installations made from various materials, including wood, metal, and found objects. His works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.
While not an extremely common name, Deedrick has been borne by a diverse array of individuals throughout modern history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Deedrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deedrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deedrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deedrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deedrick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Deedrick a common name?
We classify Deedrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deedrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Deedrick was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deedrick is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Deedrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deedrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deedrick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Deedrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deedrick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Deedrick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Deedrick?
You can see how many people have the name Deedrick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.