Derika
Of Greek origin meaning "victorious people".
Name Census estimates that about 424 living Americans carry the first name Derika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Derika today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derika births was 1990 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derika. 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
424
~ 1 in 808,383 Americans
Peak year
1990
24 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2011 SSA rank
#15,341
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Derika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Derika from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 191 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
Derika 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 Derika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Derikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Derika
The given name Derika is believed to have originated from the German language and culture. It is a variation of the name Dietrich, which is derived from the Old German words "diet" meaning "people" and "rich" meaning "ruler" or "powerful". The name Derika likely emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 10th or 11th century.
While the name Derika does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that some historical figures may have borne this name or a similar spelling. The earliest recorded example of the name Derika is from the 12th century, when a woman named Derika von Staufen was mentioned in a German chronicle from that period.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Derika was Derika von Wittelsbach, a German noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was a member of the influential Wittelsbach family and played a role in the political affairs of her time.
In the 16th century, there was a Dutch painter named Derika van Haarlem, who was known for her portraits and religious paintings. She was active in the city of Haarlem, which was a center of artistic activity during the Dutch Golden Age.
Another historical figure with the name Derika was Derika von Hohenzollern, a German princess who lived in the 17th century. She was born in 1623 and was a member of the Hohenzollern dynasty, which ruled over various territories in what is now Germany and Prussia.
In the 19th century, there was a Swiss writer and feminist named Derika Stämpfli, who was born in 1841 and died in 1908. She was an advocate for women's rights and education, and her works explored themes of gender equality and social justice.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Derika. While not a widely popular name, it has persisted across various cultures and time periods, carrying with it a sense of strength and power from its Germanic origins.
People
Derika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derika 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
Derika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 424 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derika 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 808,383 US residents.
Is Derika a common name?
We classify Derika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 440 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derika most popular?
The single biggest year for Derika was 1990, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derika is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Derika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derika in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.