Dick
- Pronunciation
- [Dick]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strong Leader
- Origin
- German
Dick Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 29,273 baby boys have been named Dick. The name peaked in 1934 with 1,131 US births that year (rank #138).
Top States for Dick
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dick births are: California (3,065), Ohio (2,047), Iowa (1,920).
Other German-Origin Names Like Dick
If you like Dick's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dick's exact length and starting letter: Dabi, Dace, Dack, Dada, Daeg.
Quick Facts About Dick
Where in the US Is Dick Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 1939–1948 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Dick the strongest states are Montana, Washington, Wyoming.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | #63 | 117 |
| 2 | Washington | #66 | 608 |
| 3 | Wyoming | #67 | 75 |
| 4 | Iowa | #68 | 510 |
| 5 | Oregon | #72 | 334 |
| 6 | South Dakota | #73 | 47 |
| 7 | Nebraska | #78 | 310 |
| 8 | Idaho | #78 | 152 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | #78 | 152 |
| 2 | Nebraska | #78 | 310 |
| 3 | South Dakota | #73 | 47 |
| 4 | Oregon | #72 | 334 |
| 5 | Iowa | #68 | 510 |
| 6 | Wyoming | #67 | 75 |
| 7 | Washington | #66 | 608 |
| 8 | Montana | #63 | 117 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 1939–1948. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Dick in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Famous People Named Dick
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Dick.
- Dick Cheney — Politician (1941)
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Compare Dick to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dick against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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