Rik
boy nameRik entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #1896 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#1896
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2630 |
| 1960s | #3201 |
| 1970s | #4048 |
| 1980s | #5936 |
| 1990s | #8493 |
| 2000s | #11237 |
| 2020s | #12330 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Rik are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rik alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rik in 2025?
- Rik is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rik most popular?
- Rik peaked in 1958, reaching #1896 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rik with classmates?
- Rik will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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