Ricky
Male name · ↓ Falling
87,711
Total Births
1958
Peak Year
#873
Rank 2023
1940
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ricky
Ricky is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 87,711 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 2,848 births |
| 1950s | 31,816 births |
| 1960s | 26,412 births |
| 1970s | 8,784 births |
| 1980s | 7,855 births |
| 1990s | 5,208 births |
| 2000s | 3,031 births |
| 2010s | 1,363 births |
| 2020s | 394 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ricky?
Ricky has been given to 87,711 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1958 with 5,308 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #873.
Is Ricky a boy or girl name?
Ricky is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Ricky most popular?
Ricky was most popular in 1958, when 5,308 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Ricky?
Ricky first appeared in US records in 1940.