Ricky
How to say it: RIK-ee · /ˈrɪki/
Diminutive of Richard; from Germanic 'ric' meaning 'power' and 'hard' meaning 'brave, hardy'.
Ricky was the 780th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 248 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 #939 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #780 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 248 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,315 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #939 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its 1950s high, Ricky sits far below that mark. The next few years should bring continued softening.
What goes with it
Snappy and cheerful, Ricky blends softness with crisp punch. Bobby shares its playful vintage style.
Nicknames
- Rick
Other spellings
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ricky is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish.
Famous people named Ricky
- Ricky Gervais (born 1961)British comedian
- Ricky Álvarez (born 1988)Argentine association football player
- Ricky van Wolfswinkel (born 1989)Dutch association football player
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