How Many People Are Named Ricki?
Complete statistics for the name Ricki: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ricki is a rare name, very uncommon but beloved by some families. Only 1 in 56,770 Americans have this name, making it quite exclusive with just 5,813 people living in the US today. The majority of those named Ricki are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 6,717 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ricki Through the Generations
Ricki has seen its highest popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1953 with 238 births. Today, the name remains stable, with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that while Ricki isn't as trendy as some modern names, it still holds a special place for those who grew up with it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ricki's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ricki
How Many People Have the Name Ricki?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,813 people in the United States currently share the name Ricki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,770 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ricki a Common or Rare Name?
Ricki is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ricki Mean?
Ricki means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ricki in SSA data, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.
When Was Ricki Most Popular?
The name Ricki reached peak popularity in 1953, with 238 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ricki?
Approximately 5,813 people named Ricki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,717. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,770 Americans.
Is Ricki a rare name?
Ricki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,770 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ricki mean?
Ricki means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ricki more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 31% of people named Ricki are male and 69% are female.
When was Ricki most popular?
Ricki peaked in 1953 with 238 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.