Total births
610
Boys' name · since 1914
Dickson
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 610 babies named Dickson, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 610
- total births
- 1914–2023
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Dickson is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 610 have been recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dickson has been recorded 610 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2023.
- 610 total births
- 1914–2023 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
610 boys have been named Dickson since 1914, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2023.
- 610
- total births
- 1914–2023
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Dickson was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
15 babies were named Dickson in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Dickson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dickson splits its recorded history at 1964: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dickson at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Dickson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2023
- Peak year (1961)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Dickson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Dickson's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Dickson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 26
1910s
26 births
- 1920s 41
1920s
41 births
- 1930s
1930s
42 births
- 1940s
1940s
72 births
- 1950s
1950s
105 births
- 1960s
1960s
66 births
- 1970s
1970s
71 births
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
67 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 40
2010s
40 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 105 births (17% of all-time use).
How Dickson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dickson's total volume
Dickson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dickson by state
Where Dickson concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 3.4% |
New York share of Dickson's total US births 3.4%
21 of 610 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dickson? ▼
610 babies have been named Dickson since 1914. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1961 with 15 births.
When was Dickson most popular? ▼
Dickson was most popular in the 1950s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Dickson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dickson are New York (21 births).
How long has the name Dickson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dickson since 1914 -- 110 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Dickson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dick, Dickie, Dicky, Dickey, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dickson's data
- Dickson's decade-level peak was the 1950s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Dicksons (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dickson
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dickson
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dickson: Baby Name Since 1914 - 610 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dickson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dickson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.