Ricci
Ricci is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Curly-haired.
Origin and history
Ricci is an Italian surname used occasionally as a given name in the United States. Etymologically related to the Italian word for curly hair or a hedge-hog, it originated as a descriptive nickname. In U.S. usage, it remains rare and distinct as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
879 babies in the United States have been named Ricci since 1880. It ranks #3799 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.1 %)
- NY (12.1 %)
- OH (11.4 %)
- PA (10.7 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 350 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Ricci derived from the Italian word 'riccio', describing a person with curly hair.
- While common as a surname, Ricci has been given to fewer than 1,000 boys in the U.S. since 1880.