Derrick Burton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Derrick Burton — English
155K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Derrick Burton is a name that combines English origins. The first name Derrick is a masculine given name of English origin. A derrick is a lifting device, especially in an oil field. The word may also refer to: Derrick (name) Derrick (TV series), a German television series Derrick Comedy, a comedy group of film students and writers based in New York City The surname Burton: Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–. Derrick is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 155K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Derrick reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Derrick

English

A derrick is a lifting device, especially in an oil field. The word may also refer to: Derrick (name) Derrick (TV series), a German television series Derrick Comedy, a comedy group of film students and writers based in New York City

Surname: Burton

Irish

Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Derrick is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Derrick by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Derrick Burton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Derrick Burton:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Derrick?
The first name Derrick originates from English. A derrick is a lifting device, especially in an oil field. The word may also refer to: Derrick (name) Derrick (TV series), a German television series Derrick Comedy, a comedy group of film students and writers based in New York City
When was Derrick most popular?
The name Derrick reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burton?
The surname Burton originates from Irish. Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–.
What are the origins of the name Derrick Burton?
The name Derrick Burton combines two different traditions: the first name Derrick has English roots, while the surname Burton originates from Irish.
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