Ricki
Ricki is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler or peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Ricki is a feminine dimunitive form associated with names like Richard, Frederica, or Erica. It developed as a spunky, modern standalone name in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but familiar choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,442 babies in the United States have been named Ricki since 1880. It ranks #2630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1939.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.6 %)
- NY (20.8 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 396 |
| 1950-1960 | 721 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 459 |
| 1980-1990 | 521 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,077 |
| 2000-2010 | 402 |
| 2010-2019 | 294 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Famous people named Ricki
- Ricki Lake: Actress, Television Host
Fun facts
- Ricki originated as a short nickname for feminine names containing the element 'ric', meaning power or rule.
- While spelled Ricki often for females, phonetic variants like Ricky are widely used for males.