At a glance
- In short
- Dederick is a strong and unique Germanic name for baby boys, meaning "day ruler." Pronounced DEH-duh-rik (/ˈdɛdərɪk/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1995 (#8,868)
- Babies in 1995
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,842 in 1979
- First recorded
- 1979
Meaning of Dederick
Dederick is a strong and unique name for baby boys. It has its origins in Germanic languages and is derived from the elements "ded" meaning "day" and "ric" meaning "ruler". The name Dederick exudes a sense of power and leadership. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as DEH-duh-rik (/ˈdɛdərɪk/) in American English. The name has experienced varying levels of popularity over the years, with its highest occurrence in the United States occurring in 1979 when it ranked at number 4842. While Dederick may not be as commonly used as other names, its uniqueness adds to its charm and appeal.
How to pronounce Dederick
English
- Pronounced DEH-duh-rik /ˈdɛdərɪk/
Popularity of Dederick in the U.S.
Dederick was last recorded in the U.S. in 1995, ranked #8,868 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,842 in 1979. It first appears in the records in 1979.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1979–1995 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 8,868 | back (not recorded in 1994) |
| 1993 | 5 | 8,700 | back (not recorded in 1990–1992) |
| 1989 | 7 | 6,229 | back (not recorded in 1988) |
| 1987 | 5 | 6,951 | back (not recorded in 1984–1986) |
| 1983 | 6 | 5,484 | ▲ 902 |
| 1982 | 5 | 6,386 | back (not recorded in 1981) |
| 1980 | 5 | 6,250 | ▼ 1,408 |
| 1979 | 7 | 4,842 | new |