All about the name DIETRICH

Meaning, origin, history.

Dietrich is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is composed of two elements: "diot" which means "people" and "ric" which means "power". Therefore, the name Dietrich means "powerful ruler". This name has been used throughout history to denote strong and powerful leaders.

The name Dietrich has its roots in medieval Germany, where it was popular among the nobility. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Dietrich von Bern, a legendary hero from Germanic mythology who was said to have been the king of Bern in Switzerland. He is also known for his role in the Nibelungenlied, an epic German poem written around 1200 AD.

Throughout history, the name Dietrich has been associated with power and leadership. It was used by several historical figures, including Dietrich II, Duke of Bavaria who ruled from 1347 to 1353, and Dietrich von der Groeben, a Prussian nobleman who played a significant role in the colonization of East Prussia.

Today, Dietrich is still used as a given name, particularly in German-speaking countries. It has also gained some popularity in other parts of Europe and North America in recent years. While it may not be as common as some other Germanic names like Alexander or Benjamin, Dietrich remains a strong and distinctive name choice for parents looking for a powerful and meaningful name for their son.

See also

German
Germany

Popularity of the name DIETRICH since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The statistics provided illustrate the annual occurrences of the name Dietrich in the United States from 1917 to 2023. Over this period, there have been fluctuations in the popularity of the name.

Between 1917 and 1945, the number of births with the name Dietrich ranged between 5 and 9 annually, with a peak of 9 births in 1937. However, starting from 1950, there was a significant increase in popularity, with more than 20 births recorded in 1963. This trend continued into the 1970s, with over 40 births each year between 1972 and 1979.

The 1980s saw a decline in the popularity of Dietrich, with fewer than 30 births annually. However, from the early 1990s onwards, there was another surge in popularity, with more than 25 births each year until 2006. After that, the number of births fluctuated between 20 and 40 annually.

The most recent data shows a decline again since 2017, with fewer than 30 births recorded each year until 2023. Despite these fluctuations, Dietrich has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with no more than 58 births recorded in any single year since the available statistics began in 1917.

In total, there have been 1,998 births with the name Dietrich in the United States between 1917 and 2023. These statistics provide insight into the changing trends of naming practices over time in the country.