How Many People Are Named Dick?

Complete statistics for the name Dick: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dick
Rare
Old English

Dick is an old-school moniker that's very rare today, with only 1 in 42,359 Americans bearing this name. That's just 7,791 people in the US, making it quite unique. The majority of those named Dick are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, stable choice.

~18,994
Living in US
1 in 17,450
Americans
1934
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Direct Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,194
Worldwide Bearers
#6,817
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
2,416
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
2,364
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,842
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,586
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1,424
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,260
🇵🇪 Peru
1,255
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,011
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
874
🇮🇪 Ireland
497

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,788 (100%)
♀ Female
3 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
17
Would be under 30 (0%)
700
Would be 30–60 (2%)
28,579
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 29,296 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1934

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dick Through the Generations

Dick has been around since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1934 with 1,131 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older generations, with 98% of people named Dick being over 60 years old. its decline in usage, it remains a stable choice, with no significant trends indicating a resurgence or decline in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,065
Ohio 2,047
Iowa 1,920
Illinois 1,683
Washington 1,624
Michigan 1,610
Texas 1,174
Indiana 1,130
Nebraska 1,039
Minnesota 877

✨ Similar Names to Dick

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dick's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Dick

How Many People Have the Name Dick?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,994 people in the United States currently share the name Dick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,450 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Dick a Common or Rare Name?

Dick is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dick in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Dick Most Popular?

The name Dick reached peak popularity in 1934, with 1,131 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dick?

Approximately 18,994 people named Dick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,994. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,450 Americans.

Is Dick a rare name?

Dick is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,450 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dick mean?

The meaning and origin of Dick are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Dick more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dick are male and 0% are female.

When was Dick most popular?

Dick peaked in 1934 with 1,131 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US18,994
All-Time Births18,994
1 in X1 in 17,450
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1934
World Rank#6,817
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.