Dedrick
Meaning
an Americanized form of Diederik/Dietrich, from Theodoric, ruler of the people
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dedrick peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Dedrick
People given the name Dedrick in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1970 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dedrick deep dive
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