Boy · #5,844 in 2026

Dyke

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

Current Rank

#5,844

Peak Rank

#2,168 (1956)

Total Babies

250

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1977

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#2168

Peak Rank

250

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dyke

Dyke first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 14 Dykes were born — ranking #2,168 that year. As of 2026, Dyke ranks #5,844 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 250 Dykes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Dyke

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

Dike
Dyck
Dyc
Deich
Dick
Deck
Dic
Dich
Dak
Dec
Deak
Dack

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dyke

What does the name Dyke mean?

Dyke is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dyke in 2026?

In 2026, Dyke ranks #5,844 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dyke most popular?

Dyke reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #2,168 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Dyke a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dyke?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dyke include Danne, Dencil, Sheryl. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dyke

Dyke is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 250 births in the dataset. Dyke's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #2,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Dyke'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.