Derica is an uncommon yet captivating female given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word "dericus," which means "from Deria." Deria, in turn, refers to a city in ancient Italy located near Mount Vesuvius. Therefore, the name Derica holds historical and geographical significance. It is pronounced as /dɛˈraɪkə/ with the stress on the third syllable. In recent years, this name has been used infrequently, contributing to its unique and distinctive appeal.
Based on these statistics, the name Derica peaked in popularity during the late 1980s to early 1990s, with a significant rise from 22 births in 1987 to 30 births in 1989. The highest number of births recorded was in 1989 and 1991, with both years seeing 30 babies named Derica. However, the popularity has been declining since the late 1990s, with fewer than 10 births per year from 2007 onwards, suggesting that the name is no longer as widely used today. In total, there have been 653 recorded births of the name Derica between 1971 and 2016.