Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Dickson

Name: Popularity of the name Dickson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dickson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#2,147 (1961)

Total Babies

610

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

2023

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#2147

Peak Rank

610

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dickson

Dickson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 15 Dicksons were born — ranking #2,147 that year. As of 2026, Dickson ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 610 Dicksons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dickson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dickson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Dickerson
Dison
Dissen
Dishon
Dickon
Dixons
Dessen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dickson

What does the name Dickson mean?

Dickson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dickson in 2026?

In 2026, Dickson ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dickson most popular?

Dickson reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,147 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dickson most popular?

Dickson has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dickson.

Is Dickson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dickson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dickson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dickson include Kinney, Darrall, Bary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dickson

Dickson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 610 births in the dataset. Dickson's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,147. Use the chart and map above to compare Dickson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.