Rikki
Rikki is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Powerful ruler or brave king.
Origin and history
Rikki is a unisex name often used as a diminutive of Richard, Rikard, or Frederick, or derived from the Old Norse name Riki. It carries the root meaning of 'mighty' or 'ruler'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name, given to just over 600 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
624 babies in the United States have been named Rikki since 1880. It ranks #4052 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 51 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- While used as an independent given name, Rikki originated as a pet form of names containing the Germanic root 'ric', meaning power or rule.
- Although registered as a male name in this SSA record, Rikki is historically used for both boys and girls in the United States.