Derique
French name derived from the Middle English "derrick" meaning 'kind ruler'.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Derique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derique today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derique births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derique. 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 Derique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,800
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Derique: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Derique 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 Derique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Derique
The given name Derique has its origins in France, where it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is a variant spelling of the name Derrick, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people" or "powerful leader."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Derique can be found in the medieval French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland), which dates back to the late 11th century. The poem mentions a character named Derique, who is described as a brave and loyal knight. This suggests that the name was already in use among the French nobility during that time period.
In the 13th century, there was a notable figure named Derique de Montfort, who was a French nobleman and military commander during the Albigensian Crusade. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Languedoc region and the suppression of the Cathar heresy. Derique de Montfort's legacy contributed to the continued use and recognition of the name among the French aristocracy.
Another historical figure bearing the name Derique was Derique de Bourgogne, a 14th-century French knight and poet. He is best known for his collection of romantic poetry, which was widely celebrated during his lifetime and influenced subsequent generations of French writers.
In the 16th century, there was a notable French explorer named Derique de Monts, who was instrumental in establishing the first permanent French settlement in North America. He was granted a charter by King Henry IV to colonize what is now the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and his efforts paved the way for further French exploration and colonization of the region.
During the 17th century, a French military officer named Derique de Turenne gained fame for his brilliant tactical skills and victories in various battles during the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War. He was considered one of the greatest military commanders of his time and was highly respected by both his allies and enemies.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Derique. While the name has its roots in France and was primarily used by the French nobility and aristocracy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, it has since spread to other parts of the world and continues to be used as a given name in various cultures and societies.
People
Derique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derique 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
Derique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derique 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Derique a common name?
We classify Derique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derique most popular?
The single biggest year for Derique was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derique is about 26 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 Derique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derique 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 Derique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derique 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 Derique 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 people are called Derique?
Find out how many Americans are named Derique on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.