What origin is the name Dickinson?

Dickinson comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dickinson a popular name?

Dickinson is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Dickinson?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Dickinson — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Dickinson

Q: Is Dickinson a rare name?

Yes. Dickinson does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dickinson

Dickinson

Boy

english

3 syllables

Dickinson is an english boy's name meaning "An English patronymic name meaning 'son of Dickin,' a diminutive of Richard. It ultimately signifies the child of a powerful and rich ruler.".

Dickinson is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English patronymic name meaning 'son of Dickin,' a diminutive of Richard. It ultimately signifies the child of a powerful and rich ruler.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English patronymic name meaning 'son of Dickin,' a diminutive of Richard. It ultimately signifies the child of a powerful and rich ruler.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dickinson

Very rare in US records

What does Dickinson mean?

Dickinson is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English patronymic name meaning 'son of Dickin,' a diminutive of Richard. It ultimately signifies the child of a powerful and rich ruler.".

Is Dickinson a rare name?

Yes. Dickinson does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Dickinson

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Dickinson

Dickinson means "An English patronymic name meaning 'son of Dickin,' a diminutive of Richard. It ultimately signifies the child of a powerful and rich ruler." — these names share that spirit.