Ruler of the people
A variant of the Germanic name Dietrich, it is composed of the elements 'theud' meaning people and 'ric' meaning power or ruler. It shares the same etymological roots as the name Derek and the surname Terry.
Less common today
Deitrich isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,551 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German Lutheran pastor and anti-Nazi dissident
Renowned German lyric baritone
Austrian billionaire and co-founder of Red Bull
