Declining since 1986, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Rickie since 1896
Babies named Rickie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 26 | 35 |
| 1940s | 338 | 1,224 |
| 1950s | 470 | 7,649 |
| 1960s | 169 | 3,292 |
| 1970s | 178 | 1,503 |
| 1980s | 224 | 1,195 |
| 1990s | 201 | 714 |
| 2000s | 94 | 396 |
| 2010s | 82 | 261 |
| 2020s | 60 | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Rickie first appeared in U.S. records in 1932, and its peak year came in 1954, when the name was most frequently given. Since 1986, its popularity has steadily declined across the country. Today, the name is rare, with approximately 1 in every 131,390 newborns receiving it. No single state shows a particular concentration, as Rickie's use has been widespread but infrequent. As a diminutive of the classic Richard, Rickie carries a sense of friendly familiarity, appealing to parents who prefer a more casual, energetic version of a traditional name.
Rickie is a diminutive of Richard, a name of Old German origin brought to England by the Normans. Richard combines the elements 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. As a nickname form, Rickie emerged in the 19th century and gained independent use in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Rickie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rick
Sibling names for Rickie
Names that share Rickie's style, for a brother or sister.
