Holding steady.
Popularity of Ricquel since 1971
Babies named Ricquel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ricquel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, a modern coinage that never entered the top 1,000 names. Its peak popularity came in 2000, and the name has remained stable since, with no single state showing a strong preference. Ricquel is most likely a creative respelling of Richelle or a feminine form of Richard, aligning with a trend of invented, phonetic names that rose in the late 20th century. Parents choosing Ricquel today often seek a distinctive alternative to more common names like Rachel or Rochelle.
Ricquel appears to be a modern English coinage, likely a respelling of Richelle or a creative variation of names like Rochelle. It may also be a feminine form of Richard, which derives from Old Germanic elements meaning 'power' and 'ruler'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and saw its peak usage in 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ricky, Ricki, Quel
Sibling names for Ricquel
Names that share Ricquel's style, for a brother or sister.
