Derrica
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variation of Erica or Derick.
Name Census estimates that about 538 living Americans carry the first name Derrica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Derrica today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derrica births was 1990 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derrica. 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
538
~ 1 in 637,090 Americans
Peak year
1990
37 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,307
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Derrica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Derrica 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 262 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
Derrica 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 Derrica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Derricas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Georgia, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the most babies named Derrica, while Texas, Tennessee, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Derrica
The name Derrica is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus among scholars on its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some suggest it may be a variant spelling of the French name Derrick, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people." Others speculate it could have ties to the Gaelic name Darragh, meaning "fruitful" or "fertile."
Despite the ambiguity surrounding its origins, the name Derrica has been used throughout history, though it has never been particularly widespread. One of the earliest recorded instances is Derrica of Auvergne, a 12th-century noblewoman from central France who was known for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works.
In the 15th century, there was a Derrica Petrucci, an Italian Renaissance poet and humanist scholar from the city of Siena. Her poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, was widely admired during her lifetime and helped establish her as one of the most influential female writers of the era.
Moving forward to the 17th century, we find Derrica van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch scientist and pioneer of microscopy. She was one of the first to observe and document the existence of single-celled organisms, paving the way for future advances in the field of microbiology.
In the 19th century, there was Derrica Nightingale, an English social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. Her contributions to improving healthcare standards and promoting the profession of nursing earned her widespread acclaim, and she is widely regarded as a key figure in the development of modern medicine.
Finally, in the 20th century, we have Derrica Parks, an American civil rights activist who famously refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped ignite the broader civil rights movement in the United States.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Derrica. While its origins may be uncertain, the name has been carried by a diverse array of influential figures spanning various fields and disciplines over the centuries.
People
Derrica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derrica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Derrica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derrica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 538 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derrica 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 637,090 US residents.
Is Derrica a common name?
We classify Derrica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 558 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derrica most popular?
The single biggest year for Derrica was 1990, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derrica is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Derrica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derrica 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.