Dickson
Every Dickson since 1914 — 610 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dickson
Dickson is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 610 American babies have been named Dickson. Its peak came in 1961, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dickson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dickson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,692 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,928 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,210 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,917 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,157 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,775 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,101 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,330 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,846 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,525 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,822 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,843 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,026 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,412 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,204 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,599 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,970 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,536 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,042 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,924 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,622 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,623 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,815 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,213 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,794 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,366 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #3,970 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Dickson
- Dickson Etuhu Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dickson in 2025?
Dickson did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dickson?
610 babies have been named Dickson in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dickson most popular?
Dickson peaked in 1961, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Dickson a boy or girl name?
Dickson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dickson rising or falling?
Dickson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dickson?
Well-known people named Dickson include Dickson Etuhu (soccer player).