Rickey
Peaked at #106 nationally in 1958, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1924, Rickey has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Rickey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1659
in 1947
Last ranked
#12541
in 1990
Years tracked
48
1928–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1928, Rickey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1947, ranking #1659 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Rickey hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1990, when it stood at #12541.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #12,541 | 6 |
| 1987 | #10,929 | 6 |
| 1986 | #8,306 | 8 |
| 1985 | #10,323 | 6 |
| 1984 | #8,904 | 7 |
| 1983 | #9,923 | 6 |
| 1982 | #10,159 | 6 |
| 1981 | #10,058 | 6 |
Rickey — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#106
in 1958
Current rank
#2817
in 2024
Years tracked
99
1924–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1924, Rickey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #106 nationally with 3,782 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1511 (2014) to #2817 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Rickey ranks #2817 nationally for boys, with 46 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,817 | 46 |
| 2023 | #2,931 | 43 |
| 2022 | #2,783 | 47 |
| 2021 | #2,104 | 69 |
| 2020 | #2,131 | 66 |
| 2019 | #2,185 | 65 |
| 2018 | #2,138 | 66 |
| 2017 | #1,789 | 86 |
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 Rickey most popular?
Rickey was most popular in 1958, when it ranked #106 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rickey 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 Rickey?
At least 62,340 babies have been recorded with the name Rickey in the US since 1924, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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