Dick: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Dick

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1934

1,131 babies

All-time total

29,321

#690 all-time among boys

First recorded

1880

in Social Security records

Dick popularity over time

29,321 babies have been named Dick since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	246	246	25	–	#285
1890s	–	249	249	25	+1%	#313
1900s	–	329	329	33	+32%	#315
1910s	11	1,517	1,528	153	+364%	#347
1920s	20	5,498	5,518	552	+261%	#168
1930s	17	10,163	10,180	1,018	+84%	#138
1940s	–	7,562	7,562	756	-26%	#171
1950s	–	2,140	2,140	214	-72%	#411
1960s	–	1,110	1,110	111	-48%	#573
1970s	–	288	288	29	-74%	#1,143
1980s	–	121	121	12	-58%	#2,464
1990s	–	33	33	3	-73%	#5,094
2000s	–	17	17	2	-48%	#9,411
2010s	–	–	–	–	–	–
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–	–	–

The story of Dick

Dick is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1880, 29,321 American babies have been named Dick. Its peak came in 1934, when 1,131 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1930s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Dick?

The median living Dick is about 79 years old; half are between 70 and 85. An estimated 8,400 people named Dick are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Dick year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

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2005	–	–	5	#11,904
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2002	–	–	6	#9,690
2001	–	–	–	–
2000	–	–	6	#9,411
1995	–	–	6	#8,075
1990	–	–	10	#5,094
1985	–	–	13	#3,456
1980	–	–	20	#2,464
1975	–	–	23	#2,023
1970	–	–	52	#1,143
1965	–	–	99	#746
1960	–	–	186	#573
1955	–	–	182	#548
1950	–	–	269	#411
1945	–	–	758	#196
1940	–	–	911	#171
1935	–	–	1,093	#142
1930	6	#4,151	940	#161
1925	8	#3,760	564	#233
1920	7	#4,068	329	#321
1915	–	–	167	#417
1910	–	–	52	#355
1905	–	–	36	#339
1900	–	–	45	#315
1895	–	–	22	#418
1890	–	–	31	#313
1885	–	–	27	#328
1880	–	–	25	#341

Famous people named Dick

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Dick Van Dyke American actor and comedian (born 1925) Contemporary
2 Dick Cheney Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 b. 1941 · Contemporary
3 Dick Advocaat Dutch footballer and manager (born 1947) Contemporary
4 Dick York American actor (1928–1992) Contemporary
5 Dick Wolf American television producer (born 1946) Contemporary
6 Dick Van Patten American actor (1928–2015) Contemporary
7 Dick Clark American radio and television personality (1929–2012) Contemporary
8 Dick Durbin American politician and attorney (born 1944) Contemporary
9 Dick Sargent American actor (1930–1994) Contemporary
10 Dick Butkus American football player (1942–2023) Contemporary
11 Dick Powell American actor (1904–1963) Contemporary
12 Dick Turpin English highwayman (1705–1739) 18th century
13 Dick Scobee American astronaut (1939–1986) Contemporary
14 Dick Gregory American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic (1932–2017) Contemporary
15 Dick Dale American surf rock guitarist (1937–2019) Contemporary
16 Dick Miller American actor (1928–2019) Contemporary
17 Dick Haymes Argentine singer, songwriter and actor (1918–1980) Contemporary
18 Dick Button American figure skater (1929–2025) Contemporary
19 Dick Fosbury American high jumper (1947–2023) Contemporary
20 Dick Parry English saxophonist (1942–2026) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Dick, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Dick?

The median living Dick is about 79 years old. Half of all living Dicks are between 70 and 85 years old.

How many people named Dick are alive today?

An estimated 8,400 people named Dick are alive in the United States, based on 29,321 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Dick mean?

Rhyming nickname for Rick, pet form of Richard.

How popular is the name Dick in 2025?

Dick did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Dick?

29,321 babies have been named Dick in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dick most popular?

Dick peaked in 1934, when 1,131 newborns received the name.

Is Dick a boy or girl name?

Dick is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dick rising or falling?

Dick has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Dick?

Well-known people named Dick include Dick Van Dyke (comedian), Dick Cheney (politician), Dick Advocaat (coach).

Names like Dick

Names that sound and feel close to Dick: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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