Name meaning & stats
Dick
Dick means “strong ruler” (Germanic origin). 11,271 US babies since 1940, peak 1940. Notable Dicks are 2.9× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“strong ruler”
GermanicPet form of Richard
In US birth records
Peak year: 1940
11,271 US babies were named Dick between 1940 and 2025.
Where Dicks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.7× | High · 42 people |
| Baseball player | 2.9× | High · 41 people |
| Politician | 1.4× | High · 41 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 22 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Dicks show up 2.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Dick has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
Dick is the main spelling
- Dick 98%
- Dyke 2%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1940)