Rikki
Rikki is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler or eternal ruler.
Origin and history
Rikki is a feminine given name of Germanic and Old Norse roots, often originating as a diminutive of Frederica, Erica, or Richardine. It emerged as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name remains moderately rare, maintaining a consistent presence in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
7,088 babies in the United States have been named Rikki since 1880. It ranks #2007 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1821.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.2 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- OH (8 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
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 | 81 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 235 |
| 1970-1980 | 892 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,041 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,222 |
| 2000-2010 | 596 |
| 2010-2019 | 561 |
| 2020-2029 | 280 |
Famous people named Rikki
- Rikki Rockett: musician, drummer
Fun facts
- While used as an independent name, Rikki originated as a pet form of longer names ending in or containing 'rik', such as Erica, Frederica, or Ulrika.
- Although derived from male roots like Richard, the spelling 'Rikki' is predominantly given to females in the United States.