Derrick Ledesma

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Derrick Ledesma — English
155K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Derrick Ledesma 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 Ledesma: Alan Ledesma (actor) (1977–2008), Mexican actor Blas de Ledesma (17th century), Spanish painter Clara Ledesma (1924–1999), Dominican painter Inda Ledesma (1926–2010), Argentine actress and theater director Ish Ledesma (born 1952), Cuban-American musician José de Ledesma (1630–1670), Spanish painter Kuh Ledesma (born 1955), Filipino jazz vocalist Roberto Ledesma (poet) (1901–1966), Argentinian poet Roberto Ledesma (singer) (born 1924), Cuban singer Antonio Ledesma (born 1943), Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines Antonio Ledesma Jayme (1854–1937), Filipino lawmaker Fernando Ledesma (politi. 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: Ledesma

Spanish

Alan Ledesma (actor) (1977–2008), Mexican actor Blas de Ledesma (17th century), Spanish painter Clara Ledesma (1924–1999), Dominican painter Inda Ledesma (1926–2010), Argentine actress and theater director Ish Ledesma (born 1952), Cuban-American musician José de Ledesma (1630–1670), Spanish painter Kuh Ledesma (born 1955), Filipino jazz vocalist Roberto Ledesma (poet) (1901–1966), Argentinian poet Roberto Ledesma (singer) (born 1924), Cuban singer Antonio Ledesma (born 1943), Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines Antonio Ledesma Jayme (1854–1937), Filipino lawmaker Fernando Ledesma (politi.

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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 Ledesma

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 Ledesma:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Ledesma?
The surname Ledesma originates from Spanish. Alan Ledesma (actor) (1977–2008), Mexican actor Blas de Ledesma (17th century), Spanish painter Clara Ledesma (1924–1999), Dominican painter Inda Ledesma (1926–2010), Argentine actress and theater director Ish Ledesma (born 1952), Cuban-American musician José de Ledesma (1630–1670), Spanish painter Kuh Ledesma (born 1955), Filipino jazz vocalist Roberto Ledesma (poet) (1901–1966), Argentinian poet Roberto Ledesma (singer) (born 1924), Cuban singer Antonio Ledesma (born 1943), Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines Antonio Ledesma Jayme (1854–1937), Filipino lawmaker Fernando Ledesma (politi.
What are the origins of the name Derrick Ledesma?
The name Derrick Ledesma combines two different traditions: the first name Derrick has English roots, while the surname Ledesma originates from Spanish.
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