Dickie
Dickie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Diminutive of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'.
Origin and history
Dickie originated as a diminutive of Dick, which itself is a medieval rhyming pet form of Richard. Richard derives from Germanic roots meaning powerful ruler or brave leader. While historically used as a given name in the United States, Dickie is now primarily viewed as a nostalgic nickname.
Popularity in the United States
4,459 babies in the United States have been named Dickie since 1880. It ranks #1858 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27 %)
- OK (8 %)
- MO (7.7 %)
- NC (7.6 %)
- AR (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 924 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,504 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,076 |
| 1960-1970 | 511 |
| 1970-1980 | 221 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dickie
- Dickie Goodman: Music Producer, Comedian
- Dickie Moore: Actor
Fun facts
- Dickie stems from Dick, a medieval English rhyming variant of Rick, which shortened Richard.
- The name peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century before declining.