Rick
How to say it: RIK · /ˈrɪk/
Short form of Richard, from Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler) + 'hard' (brave, strong).
Rick was the 2,392nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 40 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,129 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,392 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 40 |
| Share of births | 1 in 82,883 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,129 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rick peaked in the 1950s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Ricky
- Rico
Honouring a Rick in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rick is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
Famous people named Rick
- Rick Perry (born 1950)American politician
- Rick Rubin (born 1963)American music producer
- Rick Ross (born 1976)American rapper and record executive
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