Ricki
Ricki is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler or peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Ricki is a diminutive of Richard or Frederick, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning 'brave ruler' or 'peaceful ruler'. While often used for females, it also appears as a masculine given name in the United States. It remains relatively uncommon for boys in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,303 babies in the United States have been named Ricki since 1880. It ranks #2697 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.9 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- IL (11 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
- IN (8.6 %)
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 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,040 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 177 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 89 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Nicknames
Rick
Fun facts
- Ricki originated as a diminutive spelling for classical names containing the Germanic root 'ric', meaning power or ruler.
- Although more frequently assigned to females in recent decades, Ricki has a long history of minor use as a standalone masculine name in the United States.