Deeric
A name derived from the elements 'deer' and 'rick', potentially suggesting a connection with deer and/or power.
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Deeric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deeric today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deeric births was 1998 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deeric. 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.
People living today
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
1998
14 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,568
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Deeric: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deeric from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 88 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deeric 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 Deeric 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 Deeric
The given name Deeric has its roots in the ancient Germanic language, originating from the region that is now modern-day Germany. It can be traced back to the 5th century AD when the Germanic tribes were widespread across Europe. The name is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "deriko," which means "ruler" or "leader."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deeric dates back to the 6th century, when it was mentioned in the Beowulf epic poem. In this Old English literary work, Deeric was a warrior and companion of the legendary hero Beowulf, known for his bravery and loyalty.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Deeric. One of the most famous was Deeric of Auxerre (608-676 AD), a Frankish abbot and scholar who played a significant role in the development of medieval education. He founded the Abbey of St. Germain in Auxerre, France, which became a renowned center of learning during his time.
In the 9th century, Deeric the Venerable (810-876 AD) was a influential Benedictine monk and scholar from the Frankish kingdom. He is best known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his writings on the movements of planets and stars.
Another notable figure was Deeric the Red (1035-1092 AD), a Norman nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the Norman conquest of England in 1066. He was one of William the Conqueror's most trusted advisors and led the Norman forces in several decisive battles.
In the 12th century, Deeric of Fürstenfeld (1120-1188 AD) was a German nobleman and crusader who participated in the Second Crusade. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the expedition to the Holy Land, where he fought alongside other European knights and nobles.
Over the centuries, the name Deeric has undergone various spelling variations and adaptations across different cultures and regions. However, its Germanic origins and association with leadership and bravery have remained consistent throughout its long history.
People
Deeric + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deeric 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
Deeric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deeric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deeric 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Deeric a common name?
We classify Deeric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deeric most popular?
The single biggest year for Deeric was 1998, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deeric is about 27 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 Deeric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deeric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deeric 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 Deeric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deeric 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 Deeric 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 Deeric?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.