Ricky

Rank 834th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Ricky was 834th most popular baby name for boys and 1,696th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 304 babies were named Ricky in the United States. The gender distribution for "Ricky" is 96.1% male and 4% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 11,111 babies in the United States were named Ricky. Today, the average age of someone named Ricky is around 57 to 64 years old.

The name "Ricky" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Ricky is Rick.

Ricky Meaning & Origin

Ricky is a popular and lively name of English origin, often associated with energetic, spirited individuals and it means "powerful leader" or "brave ruler."

The name Ricky is described as adventurous, impish and highly energetic.

Pronunciation

Ricky is pronounced ric-ky in English. The name Ricky has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ricky

  • The name Ricky is a common nickname for the names Richard, Ricardo, and Frederick.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

96.1%3.9%
Boys named Ricky
Girls named Ricky

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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