Total births
975
Boys' name · since 1925
Dicky
Dicky has 975 recorded births since 1925 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1947 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 975
- total births
- 1925–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
975 boys have been named Dicky since 1925, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dicky has been recorded 975 times among boys since 1925, 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 1925 to 1980.
- 975 total births
- 1925–1980 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
975 boys have been named Dicky since 1925, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1980.
- 975
- total births
- 1925–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Dicky was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
37 babies were named Dicky in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Dicky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dicky's full recorded timeline at 1951, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1947 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dicky at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Dicky popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–1980
- Peak year (1947)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Dicky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Dicky's strongest decade.
295 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Dicky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 39
1920s
39 births
- 1930s
1930s
169 births
- 1940s
1940s
274 births
- 1950s
1950s
295 births
- 1960s
1960s
152 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 295 births (30% of all-time use).
How Dicky 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 Dicky's total volume
Dicky vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dicky by state
Where Dicky concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 101 | 10.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Dicky's total US births 10.4%
Even split
101 of 975 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dicky? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 975 babies named Dicky. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 37 births.
When was Dicky most popular? ▼
Dicky was most popular in the 1950s decade with 295 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Dicky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dicky are Texas (101 births), North Carolina (11 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Dicky been used? ▼
Dicky has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 56 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Dicky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dick, Dickie, Dickey, Dickson, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dicky's data
- Dicky's decade-level peak was the 1950s (295 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dickys (101 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Dicky
Nearby Names Like Dicky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dicky
Dick Boy
29,273 births
Dickie Boy
4,459 births
Dickey Boy
918 births
Dickson Boy
610 births
Dice Boy
#10848 14 births
Compare Dicky side by side: Dicky vs Dick Dicky vs Dickie Dicky vs Dickey
Related Names
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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, 1925–1980 (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. "Dicky: Baby Name Since 1925 - 975 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dicky. 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 Dicky 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.