Ruler of the people
Derived from the Germanic elements 'theud' (people) and 'ric' (power or ruler). It is the German cognate of the English name Derek and was historically popular among European royalty and nobility.
Less common today
Dietrich isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,284 in 2016.
German pastor and anti-Nazi dissident
Renowned German lyric baritone
Austrian billionaire and co-founder of Red Bull
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
