How Many People Are Named Dyke?
Complete statistics for the name Dyke: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dyke is a very rare male name, with only 178 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,853,523 Americans. The majority of those named Dyke are over 60, with the peak year of popularity being 1956 when 14 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 250 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dyke Through the Generations
Dyke has seen a stable presence through the generations, though its usage peaked in 1956 with 14 births. Today, there are 178 individuals named Dyke in the United States, with the average age sitting at 68 years old. This age skew towards the older generation means that 80% of people named Dyke are over 60, indicating a name that's more commonly associated with the older demographic.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dyke's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Dyke
How Many People Have the Name Dyke?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,618 people in the United States currently share the name Dyke. That works out to roughly 1 in every 71,773 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dyke a Common or Rare Name?
Dyke 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 Dyke Mean?
Dyke means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dyke in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dyke Most Popular?
The name Dyke reached peak popularity in 1956, with 14 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 Dyke?
Approximately 4,618 people named Dyke live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,618. That works out to roughly 1 in 71,773 Americans.
Is Dyke a rare name?
Dyke is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 71,773 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dyke mean?
Dyke means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Dyke more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dyke are male and 0% are female.
When was Dyke most popular?
Dyke peaked in 1956 with 14 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.