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Laderrick

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How to Pronounce Laderrick

Pronounced luh-DEHR-ik /ləˈdɛr.ɪk/Medium

Meaning: Laderrick is a modern African American coinage that fronts the La- prefix onto Derrick, from the Germanic Theodoric, 'ruler of the people.' The Derrick element carries the meaning; the La- adds the rhythmic opening seen in Lamarcus and Ladarius.Low

In 30 seconds: Laderrick is a modern coined name, La- joined to Derrick ('people-ruler'); it saw quiet use from the early seventies (said luh-DEHR-ik).
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Origin LowAmerican, Germanic
MeaningLaderrick is a modern African American coinage that fronts the La- prefix onto Derrick, from the Germanic Theodoric, 'ruler of the people.' The Derrick element carries the meaning; the La- adds the rhythmic opening seen in Lamarcus and Ladarius.
U.S. rank (2017)#13424 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 441
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519712017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laderrick is a coined American boys' name pairing the La- prefix with Derrick, from the Germanic Theodoric, 'ruler of the people.' It belongs to the inventive La- naming wave, alongside Ladarius and Lamarcus, marrying a classic root to a fresh opening.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year from the early nineteen-seventies into recent decades. A boy named Laderrick at its high point would be in his forties now.

Did you know? The Derrick in Laderrick descends from the Germanic Theodoric, 'ruler of the people,' the same root behind Dietrich.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Laderrick — La- + Derrick (Theodoric 'people-ruler')

Variations

LadarrickLaderickDerrickLadarius

Nicknames

DerrickRick

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If you like Laderrick…

Derrick— the parent name inside it
Ladarius— a like La- coinage of the era
Lamarcus— another prefixed La- name
Demarcus— a similar rhythmic boys' coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laderrick mean?

It is a modern coinage joining the La- prefix with Derrick, from the Germanic for 'ruler of the people.'

How do you pronounce Laderrick?

It's said luh-DEHR-ik /ləˈdɛr.ɪk/, three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laderrick a boy or girl name?

Laderrick is used as a boy's name.

Is Laderrick a popular name?

No, it has always been rare, a modern coined name used for only a few boys a year.

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