Rickey
Rickey is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler or powerful leader.
Origin and history
Rickey is a diminutive of Richard, derived from Germanic elements meaning brave ruler. It gained strong popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as an independent given name. Today, its usage has declined, giving it a classic mid-century feel.
Popularity in the United States
61,717 babies in the United States have been named Rickey since 1880. It ranks #439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1610.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- AL (6.6 %)
- TN (6.3 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,099 |
| 1950-1960 | 27,956 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,942 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,227 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,917 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,666 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,514 |
| 2010-2019 | 922 |
| 2020-2029 | 317 |
Famous people named Rickey
- Rickey Henderson: Baseball Player
- Rickey Medlocke: Musician, Guitarist
Nicknames
Rick
Fun facts
- While originally a pet form of Richard, Rickey established itself as an independent official name in the United States.
- Rickey saw its peak popularity in the U.S. during the 1950s alongside similar diminutive-style names.