boy's name
Dyke
DYKE (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 255
Dyke is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1977 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1956, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dyke Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 24 |
How Popular Is Dyke?
In 1977, Dyke was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dyke Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dyke
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dyke Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dyke over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dyke
- English DYKE /daɪk/
Sibling Names for Dyke
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dyke — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dyke
How popular is the name Dyke?
In 1977, Dyke was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dyke a girl's or a boy's name?
Dyke is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dyke?
Dyke has 1 syllable.
When was Dyke most popular?
Dyke peaked in 1956, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.