Dickson
Pronunciation: [ d-IHKS-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dickson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 429 babies have been named Dickson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dickson is past its peak , currently ranked #34,525 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,525
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"chalk wharf, limestone landing"
#34,478 in US
Old Norse origin
"descendant of Freyr, little lord"
#34,711 in US
Old French origin
"one who grants charters, document giver"
#34,610 in US
Old French (page) origin
"young attendant, page boy"
#34,595 in US
Germanic origin
"giant, powerful one"
#34,463 in US
Hebrew origin
"My God is He"
#34,599 in US
Turkic origin
"lion"
#34,601 in US
Greek origin
"bearer of Christ"
#34,613 in US
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About the Name Dickson
Dickson is a boy name .
Dickson is currently ranked #34,525 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dickson include Dic, Diy, Dicie, and Dickie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis