Ricki
About Ricki
One of the earliest of the relaxed, unisex names, now relegated to oldies rock stations. Ricki is a spirited, retro nickname traditionally short for Frederica but now stands strong on its own. Notable bearers include talk show host Ricki Lake, giving it a bold, independent vibe.
Ricki peaked in the '90s but remains the dominant spelling of this tomboyish name. It is now given to about 20 baby girls each year in the US. If you add in Rickie and Ricky, it's more like 40. Plus a little under 300 boys - the majority spelled with a -y.
Pronounced RIK-ee.
As of October 2026, Ricki ranked #4853 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #798 in 1951.
Editor's take: The name Ricki is a girl's name of English origin meaning "dominant ruler; peaceful ruler".
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,972 | 38 | 21.3 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,357 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2018 | #4,331 | 33 | 19.4 |
| 2019 | #4,137 | 35 | 20.9 |
| 2020 | #4,240 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2021 | #4,810 | 28 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,983 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2025 | #4,853 | 28 | 17.4 |
Similar names
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Ricki on lists
Famous Rickis
- Ricki Pamela Lake
American actress, producer, and television host
- Enrica Georgia "Ricki" Soma
American model and ballet dancer, mother of Anjelica Huston
- Ricki
Lee Dawn Coulter, Australian pop singer
- Ricki VanDusen (born Mildred Kornman)
American actress
- Ricki Noel Lander
American dancer and actress
- Josephine Riddick "Ricki" Hendrick
daughter of late NASCAR drivee Ricky Hendrick and Emily Maynard
Ricki in pop culture
- Ricki Rendazzo
main character in 2015 film "Ricki and the Flash"