How Many People Are Named Dickey?
Complete statistics for the name Dickey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dickey is a rare name with roots in English surnames, making it very uncommon today. Only 486 people named Dickey live in the US, which means 1 in 679,638 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Dickey are over 60, showing its strong connection to older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 77All 918 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: 1948Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dickey Through the Generations
Dickey has been a stable name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1948 with 38 births. Today, there are only 486 people named Dickey in the US, indicating a significant decline since its peak. The average age of those named Dickey is 77, with most being over 60, reflecting its status as a name predominantly associated with older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dickey's English roots
📄 About the Name Dickey
How Many People Have the Name Dickey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,766 people in the United States currently share the name Dickey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,228 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dickey a Common or Rare Name?
Dickey 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.
What Does the Name Dickey Mean?
Dickey means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dickey in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dickey Most Popular?
The name Dickey reached peak popularity in 1948, with 38 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 Dickey?
Approximately 21,766 people named Dickey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,766. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,228 Americans.
Is Dickey a rare name?
Dickey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,228 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dickey mean?
Dickey means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Dickey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dickey are male and 0% are female.
When was Dickey most popular?
Dickey peaked in 1948 with 38 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.