Derrick is a distinctive choice, ranked #2014 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Derrick in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#2014
US Rank #850
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About the Name Derrick
Derrick is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 139 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1257 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Derrick is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Derrick in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #818, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Derrick
Derrick Morgan — Derrick Morgan OD is a Jamaican musician who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
Derrick Harriott — Derrick Clifton Harriott OD is a Jamaican singer and record producer.
Derrick Van Orden — Derrick Francis Van Orden is an American politician, actor, and retired United States Navy SEAL who is the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, since 2023.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Derrick
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Derrick per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Derrick in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Derrick is rising: up 214 places since 2020, to #2,014 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,257 in 1997.
Derrick is more popular in the US (#818) than in the UK (#2089). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Derrick include: Derrick Morgan, Derrick Harriott and Derrick Van Orden. Short summaries for each appear below.
Derrick ranks #818 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
12
UK babies named Derrick (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 214 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Derrick
Almost certainly the only Derrick in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Derrick
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Derrick Francis Van Orden is an American politician, actor, and retired United States Navy SEAL who is the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, since 2023.
Derrick Dewan Brooks is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for his entire 14-year career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.