Ric
Ric is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler, king, or powerful.
Origin and history
Ric is a short form or variant of names like Richard or Eric, ultimately deriving from Germanic roots meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. While rarely used as an independent legal name in the U.S. today, it historically served as a sleek diminutival spelling. Its overall frequency peaked mid-century alongside other concise nicknames.
Popularity in the United States
1,270 babies in the United States have been named Ric since 1880. It ranks #3429 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (65.3 %)
- OH (16.7 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
- WA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 114 |
| 1950-1960 | 386 |
| 1960-1970 | 329 |
| 1970-1980 | 151 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 8 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ric
- Ric Ocasek: Musician, Singer
- Ric Flair: Wrestler
- Ric Burns: Filmmaker, Director
Fun facts
- Ric is an alternative spelling of Rick, commonly used as a short form for Richard or Eric.
- Most U.S. birth records for Ric as a standalone given name date from the mid-to-late 20th century.