Dedrick is a name of African American origin, derived from the German name Dietrich, which is composed of the elements "thier" meaning "people" and "ric" meaning "power" or "rule". Thus, Dedrick signifies "people power" or "ruler of the people".
The name Dietrich has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by Charlemagne's warrior nephew, who was named after him. Over time, it evolved into its English form, Richard.
In the United States, Dedrick emerged as a distinct given name during the late 20th century, particularly among African American families. It has been more commonly used than Dietrich but remains relatively rare compared to other names like Richard or Derrick.
Despite its origins and evolution, there is no specific historical figure associated with the name Dedrick. However, it could be inferred that people named Dedrick carry a sense of power and leadership, reflecting the meaning of their name's root words.
In terms of popularity, Dedrick has not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States since records began being kept by the Social Security Administration in 1972. Nonetheless, it continues to be used sporadically, with a small but dedicated group of bearers who carry this distinctive name throughout the years.
The name Dedrick appears to have seen significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. The highest number of births recorded was 147 in 1977, while the lowest was just 15 in 2023. Overall, there were a total of 4424 births named Dedrick from 1920 to 2023.