Ricky
Ricky is a diminutive form of Richard, which comes from Germanic roots meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong power.' While originally a nickname, Ricky has become a standalone name with a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 231. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 590
- 2012: 592
- 2013: 552
- 2014: 540
- 2015: 478
- 2016: 448
- 2017: 366
- 2018: 368
- 2019: 402
- 2020: 366
- 2021: 323
- 2022: 292
- 2023: 270
- 2024: 302
- 2025: 248
- 2026 (projected): 231
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a casual, informal feel compared to formal Richard
- •Popular in the 1950s-1980s, giving it a retro charm
- •Works well as both a childhood name and adult name
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Ricky Rubio
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Statistics
223,145
Total births since 1880
1958
Peak year
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