Dirck is an early form of the given name Dirk, which is of Germanic origin and means "people's ruler." It was popular among the nobility during the Middle Ages but has since become less common. The name Dirck is typically associated with the Dutch artist, Dirck van Baburen, who was active in the Netherlands in the 17th century.
The name Dirck experienced notable fluctuations in popularity during the mid-20th century. After a period of no recorded births from 1933 to 1954, it suddenly resurfaced with five occurrences in 1954 and remained relatively consistent throughout the following years, reaching its peak with 18 births in 1957. However, by 1960, the popularity of the name began to decline, culminating in only five births in both 1962 and 1967, marking a significant decrease from its mid-50s high. Overall, between 1932 and 1967, there were a total of 102 babies named Dirck.