The name Dickie is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name Richard, which means 'powerful' or 'bold'. It is a diminutive form of Richard, used as both a first name and a nickname. The name Dickie gained popularity in the early to mid 20th century but has since become less common. It is often associated with warmth and familiarity due to its use as a friendly nickname.
"The name Dickey experienced significant fluctuations in popularity from 1922 to 1978. The highest number of births recorded was 38 in 1948, while the lowest was 5 in 1978. There were periods of consistent higher birth numbers, such as between 1934 and 1946, with a peak of 23 births in 1935, followed by another period of high frequency from 1950 to 1956, reaching a maximum of 36 births in 1956. However, there were also several years with fewer than 10 births each."