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Ricki

Unisex

Ricki has been given to 6,745 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It peaked in 1953.

Meaning & origin

From Richard. As a female name also from Erica.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,745

Peak year

1953 (238 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1938

10-year trend

▼ -26%

Gender split

66% girls / 34% boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ricki.

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