NAME PROFILE
Dick
Dick is an English name derived from the Old High German name "Dicco," which means "strong" or "powerful." Traditionally, it has been a popular name, often used as a playful or affectionate term.
Key Stats
| Total births | 29,321 |
| Gender | Male (86% / 14%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 20%IL — 19%MI — 19%IA — 19%
Notable People
Dick Van Dyke (Actor, *Mary Poppins*) · Dick Gregory (Comedian and civil rights activist) · Dick Cheney (Former U.S. Vice President) · Dick Fosbury (Olympic high jumper, known for the Fosbury Flop) · Dick Butkus (NFL Hall of Fame linebacker)
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