Dedric
Every Dedric since 1961 — 1,883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dedric
Dedric is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,110 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,883 American babies have been named Dedric. Its peak came in 1977, when 107 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 Dedric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dedric 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,110 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,760 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #9,985 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,574 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #8,929 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,795 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,782 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,118 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,625 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,068 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,659 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,676 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,325 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,435 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,869 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,304 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,345 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,620 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,680 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27 | #3,474 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,316 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,895 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,530 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38 | #2,488 |
| 1995 | — | — | 36 | #2,218 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,716 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,448 |
| 1980 | — | — | 40 | #1,527 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,225 | 87 | #887 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,499 | 72 | #941 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dedric in 2025?
Dedric ranked #9,110 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dedric?
1,883 babies have been named Dedric in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dedric most popular?
Dedric peaked in 1977, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Dedric a boy or girl name?
Dedric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dedric rising or falling?
Dedric is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.