Dick
Peaked at #138 nationally in 1934, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Dick has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dick — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3077
in 1912
Last ranked
#4368
in 1933
Years tracked
8
1912–1933
Trend
Stable
Dick was already at its most popular for girls in 1912 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3077), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Dick hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1933, when it stood at #4368.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | #4,368 | 5 |
| 1931 | #3,988 | 6 |
| 1930 | #4,151 | 6 |
| 1929 | #4,741 | 5 |
| 1925 | #3,760 | 8 |
| 1920 | #4,068 | 7 |
| 1918 | #4,416 | 6 |
| 1912 | #3,077 | 5 |
Dick — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#138
in 1934
Last ranked
#11903
in 2005
Years tracked
117
1880–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Dick reached its peak popularity for boys in 1934, ranking #138 nationally with 1,131 babies given the name that year.
Dick hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #11903.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #11,903 | 5 |
| 2002 | #9,690 | 6 |
| 2000 | #9,411 | 6 |
| 1995 | #8,073 | 6 |
| 1994 | #8,032 | 6 |
| 1993 | #7,888 | 6 |
| 1992 | #8,769 | 5 |
| 1990 | #5,094 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dick most popular?
Dick was most popular in 1934, when it ranked #138 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dick becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dick?
At least 29,321 babies have been recorded with the name Dick in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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