Dicky vs Dick
Side-by-side comparison of Dicky and Dick — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Dicky | Dick |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 975 | 29,273 |
| Peak Year | 1947 | 1934 |
| Peak Year Births | 37 | 1,131 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1930ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1925 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Dicky | Dick |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 246 |
| 1890ss | — | 249 |
| 1900ss | — | 329 |
| 1910ss | — | 1,517 |
| 1920ss | 39 | 5,498 |
| 1930ss | 169 | 10,163 |
| 1940ss | 274 | 7,562 |
| 1950ss | 295 | 2,140 |
| 1960ss | 152 | 1,110 |
| 1970ss | 41 | 288 |
| 1980ss | 5 | 121 |
| 1990ss | — | 33 |
| 2000ss | — | 17 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1925–1980.