Dicksie
A diminutive English feminine name derived from Richard.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Dicksie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dicksie today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dicksie births was 1964 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dicksie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Dicksie is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dicksies were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dicksie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1964
11 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1964 SSA rank
#4,160
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Dicksie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dicksie from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dicksie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dicksie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dicksie
The given name Dicksie is believed to have originated as a diminutive or nickname form of the masculine name Dick, which itself is a shortened version of the name Richard. The name Richard comes from the Germanic elements "ric" meaning power or rule, and "hard" meaning hardy, brave, or strong. This root meaning suggests that the name Dicksie may have initially carried connotations of strength, bravery, and leadership.
In terms of its historical usage, the name Dicksie appears to have been most prevalent in English-speaking regions, particularly in the United Kingdom and parts of the United States. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it was occasionally used as a feminine given name.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Dicksie was Dicksie Leatham (1874-1962), an American socialite and philanthropist from Missouri. She was known for her involvement in various charitable organizations and her advocacy for women's rights and social reforms.
Another individual with this name was Dicksie Hawkins (1891-1978), an American vaudeville performer and actress who appeared in several films during the early 20th century. She was particularly known for her comedic roles and her expertise in tap dancing.
In the literary world, the name Dicksie was famously used by American author Carson McCullers for the protagonist of her novel "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter," published in 1940. The character, Dicksie Lester, was a young girl who played a significant role in the narrative.
Moving to the realm of sports, Dicksie Beale (1895-1972) was a notable English tennis player who achieved success in the early 1900s. She won several prestigious tournaments, including the Wimbledon Championships in 1914.
Lastly, Dicksie Woodruff (1898-1976) was an American baseball player who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s. She was known for her exceptional pitching skills and her contributions to the league's success during its early years.
While these are just a few examples, the name Dicksie has been carried by individuals across various fields and professions throughout history, each leaving their unique mark and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Dicksie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dicksie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dicksie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dicksie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dicksie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Dicksie a common name?
We classify Dicksie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dicksie most popular?
The single biggest year for Dicksie was 1964, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dicksie is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dicksie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dicksie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dicksie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dicksie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dicksie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dicksie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Dicksie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.