Ricky
boy name#948 in 2025Ricky entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #34 in 1958, ranks #948 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1925–2025
#948
rank today
#34
peak (1958)
248
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3145 |
| 1930s | #1835 |
| 1940s | #389 |
| 1950s | #61 |
| 1960s | #59 |
| 1970s | #127 |
| 1980s | #138 |
| 1990s | #229 |
| 2000s | #359 |
| 2010s | #558 |
| 2020s | #825 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ricky has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 183,000 people named Ricky are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ricky alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ricky in 2025?
- Ricky ranks #948 among US boy names in 2025, with 248 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ricky most popular?
- Ricky peaked in 1958, reaching #34 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ricky with classmates?
- Ricky will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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