Everything about the name DICKIE
Meaning, origin, history
The name Dickie is an English pet form of the given name Richard, which means "strong" or "brave". It originates from the Germanic elements "ric" meaning "power" and "hard" meaning "strength", "brave". The name Richard was introduced into England by the Normans in the 11th century and became popular during the Middle Ages. Dickie is a diminutive form of Richard, often used as a familiar or affectionate way to address someone named Richard. It has been used as a given name in its own right since the mid-20th century.
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Popularity of the name DICKIE since 1880
Birth evolution
Popularity analysis
Here are some statistics regarding the name Dickie in the United States:
From 1921 to 1961, there were a total of 260 babies named Dickie born in the US. The number of births varied from year to year. In 1942, there was a peak with 16 births, while in some years like 1955 and 1959, there were only 5 births each.
Here's a breakdown by decade:
* 1920s: 30 births
* 1930s: 48 births
* 1940s: 106 births
* 1950s: 78 births
* 1960s (up to 1961): 8 births
These statistics show that while Dickie was a relatively uncommon name, it did have some popularity over the years. However, its usage decreased significantly after the 1940s.