Dicky
Dicky is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler, powerful, or hardy.
Origin and history
Dicky is a traditional English diminutive of Richard, derived from Germanic roots meaning brave or powerful ruler. While historically common as a nickname, it saw minor independent usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is rarely given as an official full name on birth certificates.
Popularity in the United States
975 babies in the United States have been named Dicky since 1880. It ranks #3707 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (86.3 %)
- NC (9.4 %)
- TN (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 169 |
| 1940-1950 | 274 |
| 1950-1960 | 295 |
| 1960-1970 | 152 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dicky
- Dicky Betts: Guitarist, Songwriter
- Dicky Eklund: Boxer
Fun facts
- Dicky originated in Medieval England as a rhyming diminutive of Rick, which was short for Richard.
- The name experienced its peak independent registered births in the U.S. between the 1930s and 1950s.