Holding steady.
Popularity of Rickelle since 1972
Babies named Rickelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Rickelle is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security data in 1972, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating feminine variants of established names. Its peak year of 1993 saw the most recorded births, yet the name remained infrequent enough that its one-in-N figure is effectively incalculable. Since then, usage has held steady at very low numbers. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it is clearly a feminine elaboration of Rick, itself a diminutive of Richard. The name carries a contemporary, crafted feel rather than deep historical roots, and its appeal is likely tied to the sound of the -elle suffix popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
Rickelle is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1972. It appears to be a feminine elaboration of the name Rick (a short form of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler') combined with the fashionable French-derived suffix -elle. The name never entered widespread use; its peak year was 1993, but it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rick, Ricki, Elle, Ellie
Sibling names for Rickelle
Names that share Rickelle's style, for a brother or sister.
