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1957

First Year

2020

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#1326

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

63

Years Active

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## The Story of Darick

The earliest SSA record of Darick as a baby boy name dates back to 1957, when 10 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 47 newborns named Darick — #1,326 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 25% of all recorded Daricks. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2020 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 1K Daricks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Darick

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darick is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Darrick](/darrick)
* [Daric](/daric)
* Darroch
* [Derek](/derek)
* [Derrick](/derrick)
* [Derick](/derick)
* Doric
* [Derik](/derik)
* [Derrek](/derrek)
* [Deric](/deric)
* [Deryck](/deryck)
* [Taric](/taric)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Darick

What does the name Darick mean?

Darick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darick in 2026?

In 2026, Darick ranks #8,731 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Darick most popular?

Darick reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #1,326 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Darick most popular?

Darick has historically been most popular in Maryland, Michigan, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Darick.

Is Darick a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Darick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Darick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darick include Radford, Nicholus, Lashaun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦RadfordPeak #1326](/radford)[👦NicholusPeak #1326](/nicholus)[👦LashaunPeak #1326](/lashaun)[👦ShaePeak #1326](/shae)[👦JavarisPeak #1326](/javaris)[👦KorbenPeak #1326](/korben)[👦CarlisPeak #1327](/carlis)[👦DurandPeak #1327](/durand)

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## About the name Darick 

Darick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Darick's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #1,326\. Use the chart and map above to compare Darick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1978 → ](/year/1978)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "D" → ](/letter/d)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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