Dicky Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDIH-kee / /ˈdɪki/English; diminutive of Richard
Meaning
Diminutive of Richard: brave ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Dicky is often used as a diminutive form of the name Richard, which has Germanic roots. The name Richard was popular among royalty and nobility in England. Dicky has been used informally and affectionately, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its usage has varied over time, sometimes seen as playful or juvenile.
Trend Summary
Dicky has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dick
- Dickie
International Variants
- Ricardo (Spanish)
- Rikard (Swedish)
Famous people named Dicky
Dicky Eklund was a professional boxer known for his career in the 1980s.
Dicky Barrett is the lead singer of the ska band Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
Dicky Moegle is a former American football player who played in the NFL.
Dicky Fox is a fictional character from the film 'Jerry Maguire', known for his motivational advice.
Fictional characters named Dicky
Dicky is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.
Dicky is a character in the children's book series 'Dicky Duck', who goes on various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dicky was first seen in the United States in 1925. Dicky has ranked as high as #979 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Dicky has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dicky (1958)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 37 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 35 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |