Ric

Boy name

Ric has been given to 1,270 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1958.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,270

Peak year

1958 (55 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ric — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ericboy

893,184 babies since 1880

Rickboy

81,964 babies since 1919

Ricoboy

9,971 babies since 1915

Riounisex

7,812 babies since 1920

Aricboy

7,631 babies since 1946

Richboy

4,407 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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Zenonboy

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Teddboy

1,261 babies since 1923

Glennonboy

1,244 babies since 1912

Marlanboy

1,236 babies since 1915

Seferinoboy

1,235 babies since 1905

Silvesterboy

1,306 babies since 1884

Kempboy

1,306 babies since 1898

FAQ

How popular is the name Ric?

Ric has been given to 1,270 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ric peak?

Ric peaked in 1958, when 55 babies were given the name.

Is Ric a girl or boy name?

Ric is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ric are boys).

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