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1975

First Year

1985

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#9306

Peak Rank

16

Total Count

3

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Dedrick

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Dedrick is a name with a single cultural origin: African American.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* African American

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## The Story of Dedrick

The earliest SSA record of Dedrick as a baby boy name dates back to 1920, when 5 babies received it. 1977 was its biggest year on record, with 147 newborns named Dedrick — #701 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 24% of all recorded Dedricks. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #5,428 among baby boy names with 17 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 4K Dedricks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Dedrick

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

* [Diedrich](/diedrich)
* Diederich
* [Detrick](/detrick)
* [Diedrick](/diedrick)
* Dittrich
* [Derek](/derek)
* [Derrick](/derrick)
* [Derick](/derick)
* [Derik](/derik)
* [Dietrich](/dietrich)
* Dedic
* [Derrek](/derrek)

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Dedrick

What does the name Dedrick mean?

Dedrick is a name with a single cultural origin: African American.

What is the origin of the name Dedrick?

Dedrick has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: African American.

How popular is Dedrick in 2026?

In 2026, Dedrick ranks #5,428 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Dedrick most popular?

Dedrick reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #701 that year with 147 babies given the name.

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

Dedrick has historically been most popular in Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dedrick.

Is Dedrick a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dedrick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dedrick include Arlington, Harlow, Schley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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## About the name Dedrick 

Dedrick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Dedrick's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #701\. Use the chart and map above to compare Dedrick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1977 → ](/year/1977)
* [ 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.