Boy · #7,642 in 2026

Dietrick

Name: Popularity of the name Dietrick in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dietrick, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,642

Peak Rank

#3,037 (1977)

Total Babies

189

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

2002

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#3037

Peak Rank

189

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dietrick

Dietrick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 13 Dietricks were born — ranking #3,037 that year. As of 2026, Dietrick ranks #7,642 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 189 Dietricks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Dietrick

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

Dietrich
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Detrick
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Deitrich
Deitrick
Dittrich
Dedrick
Tetrick
Tetric

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dietrick

What does the name Dietrick mean?

Dietrick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dietrick in 2026?

In 2026, Dietrick ranks #7,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Dietrick most popular?

Dietrick reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #3,037 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Dietrick a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dietrick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dietrick include Geoge, Lendall, Lional. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dietrick

Dietrick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 189 births in the dataset. Dietrick's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #3,037. Use the chart and map above to compare Dietrick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.