Dick
boy nameDick entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #138 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#138
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #356 |
| 1890s | #373 |
| 1900s | #381 |
| 1910s | #403 |
| 1920s | #247 |
| 1930s | #151 |
| 1940s | #219 |
| 1950s | #504 |
| 1960s | #762 |
| 1970s | #1849 |
| 1980s | #3508 |
| 1990s | #7326 |
| 2000s | #9992 |
Living bearers
About 8,400 people named Dick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dick alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dick in 2025?
- Dick is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dick most popular?
- Dick peaked in 1934, reaching #138 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dick with classmates?
- Dick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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