Deryck
A masculine name derived from the Old English name Derric meaning "ruler of the people."
Name Census estimates that about 539 living Americans carry the first name Deryck. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deryck today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deryck births was 2009 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deryck. 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
539
~ 1 in 635,908 Americans
Peak year
2009
18 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2019 SSA rank
#6,873
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Deryck: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deryck from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Deryck remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deryck 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 Deryck during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Derycks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deryck
The name Deryck has its origins in the Old English language, stemming from the Germanic root "deor," meaning "beloved" or "precious." It is believed to have emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deryck can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population at that time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Deryck appeared sporadically in various chronicles and legal documents. It was often spelled in different ways, such as Deric, Derric, or Derryk, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Deryck was Deryck Carleton, a 16th-century English poet and playwright. Born in 1558, Carleton is best known for his satirical works, which provided commentary on the social and political climate of Elizabethan England.
In the 17th century, Deryck Hoskins, a Welsh mathematician and surveyor, made significant contributions to the field of cartography. His detailed maps of England and Wales, published in the 1660s, were highly regarded for their accuracy and precision.
During the 18th century, Deryck Fothergill, an English physician and botanist, gained recognition for his work in the study of plants and their medicinal properties. Born in 1712, Fothergill was a member of the Royal Society and made valuable contributions to the field of natural history.
In the 19th century, Deryck Eversley, a British soldier and explorer, embarked on several expeditions to Africa. His detailed accounts of his travels and encounters with local cultures provided valuable insights into the continent's geography and ethnography.
Another notable figure was Deryck Wibault, a French-born British aviation pioneer who played a crucial role in the development of aircraft design and manufacturing in the early 20th century. Born in 1888, Wibault's innovative ideas and contributions to the aviation industry left a lasting impact.
People
Deryck + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deryck 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
Deryck: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deryck?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 539 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deryck 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 635,908 US residents.
Is Deryck a common name?
We classify Deryck as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 561 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deryck most popular?
The single biggest year for Deryck was 2009, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deryck is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deryck a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deryck 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.
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.