Rikki
boy nameRikki entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #1821 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#1821
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2942 |
| 1950s | #2775 |
| 1960s | #3435 |
| 1970s | #3338 |
| 1980s | #2981 |
| 1990s | #4890 |
| 2000s | #9802 |
| 2010s | #10845 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Rikki are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rikki alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rikki in 2025?
- Rikki is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rikki most popular?
- Rikki peaked in 1956, reaching #1821 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rikki with classmates?
- Rikki will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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