At a glance
- In short
- Deeric is a unique and distinct male name with English origins, meaning "ruler of the people." It carries an air of strength and leadership.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2021 (#12,146)
- Babies in 2021
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,650 in 1998
- First recorded
- 1983
Meaning of Deeric
Deeric is a unique and distinct male name with English origins. It is a variation of the name Deric, which means "ruler of the people." The name Deeric has been recorded in the United States since at least the early 1980s, and it has maintained a consistent level of usage throughout the years. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 5 newborn boys each year, placing it around 12,000th in terms of popularity. Deeric carries an air of strength and leadership, making it a great choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Deeric
English
- Pronounced DEER-ik /ˈdɪr.ɪk/
Popularity of Deeric in the U.S.
Deeric was last recorded in the U.S. in 2021, ranked #12,146 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,650 in 1998. It first appears in the records in 1983.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1983–2021 24 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 12,146 | back (not recorded in 2019–2020) |
| 2018 | 5 | 12,156 | back (not recorded in 2010–2017) |
| 2009 | 6 | 10,994 | ▼ 3,296 |
| 2008 | 10 | 7,698 | ▲ 1,217 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8,915 | ▲ 670 |
| 2006 | 7 | 9,585 | ▼ 2,489 |
| 2005 | 10 | 7,096 | ▲ 1,831 |
| 2004 | 7 | 8,927 | back (not recorded in 2003) |
| 2002 | 7 | 8,456 | ▲ 787 |
| 2001 | 6 | 9,243 | ▼ 2,927 |
| 2000 | 10 | 6,316 | ▲ 2,388 |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | ▼ 4,054 |
| 1998 | 14 | 4,650 | ▲ 4,615 |
| 1997 | 5 | 9,265 | ▼ 3,730 |
| 1996 | 10 | 5,535 | ▲ 3,333 |
| 1995 | 5 | 8,868 | ▼ 4,065 |
| 1994 | 12 | 4,803 | ▲ 2,835 |
| 1993 | 6 | 7,638 | ▼ 1,510 |
| 1992 | 8 | 6,128 | ▼ 1,368 |
| 1991 | 11 | 4,760 | ▼ 87 |
| 1990 | 11 | 4,673 | ▲ 942 |
| 1989 | 8 | 5,615 | back (not recorded in 1988) |
| 1987 | 5 | 6,951 | back (not recorded in 1984–1986) |
| 1983 | 5 | 6,238 | new |