Ricky
Peaked at #34 nationally in 1958, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1925, Ricky has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ricky — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1182
in 1959
Current rank
#10084
in 2024
Years tracked
84
1927–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1927, Ricky reached its peak popularity for girls in 1959, ranking #1182 nationally with 82 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 13 years of data, its rank has climbed from #16367 (2011) to #10084 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Ricky ranks #10084 nationally for girls, with 10 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,084 | 10 |
| 2023 | #13,174 | 7 |
| 2022 | #8,943 | 12 |
| 2020 | #9,419 | 11 |
| 2019 | #11,201 | 9 |
| 2018 | #10,408 | 10 |
| 2017 | #9,233 | 12 |
| 2016 | #12,651 | 8 |
Ricky — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#34
in 1958
Current rank
#828
in 2024
Years tracked
100
1925–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1925, Ricky reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #34 nationally with 13,373 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #518 (2014) to #828 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Ricky ranks #828 nationally for boys, with 300 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #828 | 300 |
| 2023 | #873 | 270 |
| 2022 | #836 | 292 |
| 2021 | #773 | 323 |
| 2020 | #696 | 366 |
| 2019 | #658 | 402 |
| 2018 | #680 | 368 |
| 2017 | #683 | 366 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ricky most popular?
Ricky was most popular in 1958, when it ranked #34 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ricky becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ricky?
At least 224,811 babies have been recorded with the name Ricky in the US since 1925, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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