Rick
Peaked at #76 nationally in 1958, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1919, Rick has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Rick — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3750
in 1961
Last ranked
#11849
in 1982
Years tracked
19
1947–1982
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1947, Rick reached its peak popularity for girls in 1961, ranking #3750 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Rick hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1982, when it stood at #11849.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | #11,849 | 5 |
| 1981 | #8,816 | 7 |
| 1970 | #6,232 | 8 |
| 1968 | #6,828 | 6 |
| 1967 | #6,609 | 6 |
| 1966 | #7,370 | 5 |
| 1965 | #5,186 | 8 |
| 1964 | #7,574 | 5 |
Rick — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#76
in 1958
Current rank
#2981
in 2024
Years tracked
105
1919–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Rick reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #76 nationally with 5,462 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1723 (2014) to #2981 (2024) — a 42% drop.
As of 2024, Rick ranks #2981 nationally for boys, with 42 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,981 | 42 |
| 2023 | #2,930 | 43 |
| 2022 | #2,820 | 46 |
| 2021 | #2,851 | 44 |
| 2020 | #2,457 | 53 |
| 2019 | #2,615 | 50 |
| 2018 | #1,885 | 80 |
| 2017 | #2,167 | 63 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Rick most popular?
Rick was most popular in 1958, when it ranked #76 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rick becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Rick?
At least 81,927 babies have been recorded with the name Rick in the US since 1919, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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