How Many People Are Named Rikki?
Complete statistics for the name Rikki: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rikki, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 44,856 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 7,357 people named Rikki living in the US, its peak popularity was in 1994 when 377 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 7,657 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rikki Through the Generations
Rikki's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but a slow decline. Born in 1994, the peak year saw 377 births, while today's average age of 37 suggests a newer generation name. The age distribution is fairly even, with 24% under 30, 70% between 30 and 60, and only 6% over 60, indicating a modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rikki's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rikki
How Many People Have the Name Rikki?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,357 people in the United States currently share the name Rikki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,856 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rikki a Common or Rare Name?
Rikki 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 Rikki Mean?
Rikki means "creative variant of Riki" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rikki in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.
When Was Rikki Most Popular?
The name Rikki reached peak popularity in 1994, with 377 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Rikki?
Approximately 7,357 people named Rikki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,657. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,856 Americans.
Is Rikki a rare name?
Rikki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,856 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rikki mean?
Rikki means "creative variant of Riki" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rikki more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Rikki are male and 92% are female.
When was Rikki most popular?
Rikki peaked in 1994 with 377 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.