Boys name · North Carolina
Derrick in North Carolina
Derrick was the 655th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 14 babies named Derrick that year. Since 1950, North Carolina families have named 5,844 babies Derrick.
Popularity over time
Derrick in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 | 466th |
| 1961 | 47 | 182nd |
| 1971 | 141 | 67th |
| 1982 | 170 | 48th |
| 1993 | 96 | 89th |
| 2004 | 42 | 224th |
| 2014 | 26 | 357th |
| 2025 | 14 | 655th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 466th in 1950 to 655th in 2025.
The most babies named Derrick in North Carolina in a single year was 217, in 1978. Its best showing was 39th among boys names in 1978.
Across the country, Derrick reached its best rank of 17th in Mississippi (1978). See Derrick in every state →
How popular is Derrick in North Carolina?
Derrick was the 655th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 14 babies named Derrick that year. Since 1950, North Carolina families have named 5,844 babies Derrick.
How many babies are named Derrick in North Carolina?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Derrick in North Carolina. The most babies named Derrick in North Carolina in a single year was 217, in 1978.
What is the rank of Derrick in North Carolina?
Derrick ranked 655th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 39th among boys names in 1978.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.