boys' name · peaked 1971

Darrick

Every Darrick since 1948 — 8,141 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,916
among boys
Babies in 2025
15
named Darrick
Peak year
1971
399 babies
All-time total
8,141
since 1948

The story of Darrick

Darrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,916 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1948, 8,141 American babies have been named Darrick. Its peak came in 1971, when 399 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Darrick year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 15 #5,916
2024 16 #5,717
2023 13 #6,621
2022 17 #5,484
2021 20 #4,811
2020 21 #4,572
2019 15 #5,880
2018 21 #4,635
2017 19 #4,979
2016 32 #3,457
2015 32 #3,446
2014 29 #3,631
2013 33 #3,278
2012 33 #3,314
2011 39 #2,957
2010 21 #4,553
2009 42 #2,858
2008 39 #3,015
2007 51 #2,480
2006 53 #2,354
2005 61 #2,038
2004 72 #1,751
2003 63 #1,871
2002 77 #1,590
2001 83 #1,473
2000 93 #1,363
1995 95 #1,188
1990 154 #822
1985 134 #766
1980 199 #619
1975 295 #470
1970 337 #448
1965 131 #651
1960 74 #887
1955 25 #1,547
1950 11 #2,346
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Darrick in 2025?

Darrick ranked #5,916 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Darrick?

8,141 babies have been named Darrick in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Darrick most popular?

Darrick peaked in 1971, when 399 newborns received the name.

Is Darrick a boy or girl name?

Darrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Darrick rising or falling?

Darrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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