Ricky
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Ricky
Ricky is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Richard or Erica, though it's more commonly used for males. This feminine usage represents the modern trend of gender-crossing names. With its friendly, approachable sound and ending in the popular feminine '-y' suffix, Ricky offers a playful, casual alternative to more formal feminine names. As a girl's name, Ricky peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century when nickname-style given names were fashionable. The name carries associations of spiritedness and informality, projecting a tomboyish charm. Though less common today as a formal given name for girls, Ricky maintains appeal for parents seeking a simple, unpretentious name with a friendly, familiar sound and casual American flair.
Ricky for boys#949 US
Gone with Richard and Rick, Ricky has been falling since the turn of the 21st century. Probably still suffering from overuse in the 1990s.
Pronounced RIK-ee.
As of October 2026, Ricky ranked #7420 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1182 in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #518 | 540 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #583 | 477 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #602 | 448 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #683 | 366 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #680 | 368 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #658 | 402 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #696 | 366 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #773 | 323 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #836 | 292 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #873 | 270 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #828 | 300 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #949 | 248 |
World rankings
Ricky for boys
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Famous Rickys
- Ricky Martin (born Enrique Martín Morales)Boy
Puerto Rican pop singer
- Eric Hilliard "Ricky" NelsonBoy
American singer/actor
- Ricky Barkley JeanBoy
Francois, American football player
- Errick Lynne "Ricky" WilliamsBoy
American football player
- Ricky Dene GervaisBoy
English actor/comedian
- Richard Bartlett "Ricky" SchroderBoy
American actor
- Rickie Lee "Ricky" SkaggsBoy
American country and bluegrass musician
- Ricky Thomas PontingBoy
Australian cricketer
- Richard L. "Ricky" RuddBoy
American NASCAR driver
- Ricky WaldenBoy
English snooker player
- Ricky SteamboatBoy
ring name of Richard Henry Blood, American pro wrestler
- Ricky BanderasBoy
ring name of Gilbert Cosme, Puerto Rican pro wrestler
- Richard "Ricky" WhittleBoy
English actor
- Richard John "Ricky" HattonBoy
English boxer
- Riccardo "Ricky" TognazziBoy
Italian actor and director
- Ricky FataarBoy
South African musician
- Ricky Valance (born David Spencer)Boy
Welsh pop singer
- Richard "Ricky" GrovesBoy
English actor
- Ricky Van SheltonBoy
American country music singer
- Ricard "Ricky" Rubio VivesBoy
Spanish basketball player
Ricky in pop culture
- Ricky RicardoBoy
character in TV's "I Love Lucy"
- Little RickyBoy
character in TV's "I Love Lucy"
- Ricky BobbyBoy
Will Ferrell's character in Talladega Nights
- Ricky FittsBoy
character in the film "American Beauty"
- Ricky UnderwoodBoy
character in TV show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"
- Ricky BakerBoy
character in "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"