Derricka

Derricka - A very unique female name



  Nov 11,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Derricka at a glance

Derricka is ranked #5073 among girl baby names in 2005, with 5 births in 2005. It peaked in 2000 at #2565 and first appeared on the charts in 1989.

Rank in 2005
#5073
Births in 2005
5
Peak year
2000 (#2565)
First appeared
1989
Trend
#2565 in 2000 → #5073 in 2005 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 305,543 girls
Visitor rating
3.7/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Derricka appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #4104. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Derricka and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Derricka? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Derricka. The baby girl name Derricka was given to 5 baby girls in 2005, ranking #5073 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 305,543 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Derricka peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 2565.



Famous with this name

Derricka Rolle


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Rating: 3.7/5 (3 recent votes)


Derricka is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Derricka is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,438 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,438.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Derricka is where you live.


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Derricka origin and meaning

Derricka is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Derricka, pop culture references for the name Derricka and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Derricka

We've found the following names that sound similar to Derricka, sorted by popularity.

Doris / Darcy / Dorris / Darci / Darcie / Dorcas / Darcey / Darice / Derrick / Deatrice /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20055073
20013795
20002565
19994002
19983161
19974234
19962850
19954280
19942647
19934322
19913446
19894104

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Ohio1438

Even more about Derricka


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Derricka a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Derricka?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2000
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Derricka
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 305,543
Letter count 8
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1989
2005 births +5

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