Derrick is of English origin and means 'from the powerhouse'. It's a strong, distinctive name that has been used throughout history. In literature, it is notably borne by characters in works such as Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' and Stephen King's 'The Shining'. The name Derrick has also been popular among royalty, with Prince Derrick of Luxembourg being one example. Variations of the name include Derreck, Derik, and Dirk.
The name Derrick experienced considerable popularity from the mid-1950s to the late 1980s, with a peak of 42 births in both 1974 and 1975. However, its usage has significantly declined since the early 1990s, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1993 onwards, including only 5 births each in 1999 and 2002. Overall, Derrick has been given to 997 children over the span of these statistics.