Ricky Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRICK-ee / ˈrɪkiEnglish; Spanish
Meaning
English: Powerful ruler; Spanish: Rich
Historical & Cultural Background
Ricky is often considered a diminutive of Richard, which has roots in Old High German. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is also used in Spanish-speaking cultures, where it can be a standalone name. The name has been associated with various cultural figures and media representations.
Trend Summary
Ricky has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rick
- Richie
International Variants
- Rico (Spanish)
- Ricky (Spanish)
Famous people named Ricky
Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer and actor known for his hit songs and contributions to Latin pop music.
Ricky Gervais is an English comedian, actor, and writer, famous for creating the television series 'The Office'.
Ricky Rubio is a Spanish professional basketball player known for his skills in the NBA.
Ricky Hatton is a retired British professional boxer who was a two-weight world champion.
Fictional characters named Ricky
Ricky Ricardo is a character from the classic television show 'I Love Lucy', known for being Lucy's husband.
Ricky Bobby is the main character in the film 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby', portrayed by Will Ferrell.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ricky was first seen in the United States in 1925. Ricky has ranked as high as #63 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Ricky has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ricky (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 51 | |
| TX | 49 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| TN | 11 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| UT | 9 | |
| LA | 8 | |
| SC | 8 | |
| AR | 7 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 28 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 30 |
| 1939 | 29 |
| 1940 | 48 |
| 1941 | 87 |
| 1942 | 110 |
| 1943 | 182 |
| 1944 | 393 |
| 1945 | 523 |
| 1946 | 762 |
| 1947 | 1,300 |
| 1948 | 1,600 |
| 1949 | 1,791 |
| 1950 | 2,107 |
| 1951 | 3,073 |
| 1952 | 4,655 |
| 1953 | 6,888 |
| 1954 | 8,163 |
| 1955 | 8,327 |
| 1956 | 8,781 |
| 1957 | 10,575 |
| 1958 | 13,373 |
| 1959 | 13,227 |
| 1960 | 10,995 |
| 1961 | 10,027 |
| 1962 | 8,692 |
| 1963 | 8,113 |
| 1964 | 6,756 |
| 1965 | 5,658 |
| 1966 | 4,681 |
| 1967 | 4,018 |
| 1968 | 4,037 |
| 1969 | 3,415 |
| 1970 | 3,091 |
| 1971 | 2,660 |
| 1972 | 2,236 |
| 1973 | 1,939 |
| 1974 | 2,033 |
| 1975 | 1,917 |
| 1976 | 1,993 |
| 1977 | 1,958 |
| 1978 | 2,018 |
| 1979 | 2,225 |
| 1980 | 2,232 |
| 1981 | 2,222 |
| 1982 | 2,119 |
| 1983 | 2,081 |
| 1984 | 1,981 |
| 1985 | 1,933 |
| 1986 | 1,957 |
| 1987 | 1,854 |
| 1988 | 1,882 |
| 1989 | 1,897 |
| 1990 | 1,759 |
| 1991 | 1,617 |
| 1992 | 1,621 |
| 1993 | 1,442 |
| 1994 | 1,412 |
| 1995 | 1,227 |
| 1996 | 1,197 |
| 1997 | 1,076 |
| 1998 | 970 |
| 1999 | 1,098 |
| 2000 | 1,024 |
| 2001 | 858 |
| 2002 | 802 |
| 2003 | 799 |
| 2004 | 786 |
| 2005 | 769 |
| 2006 | 760 |
| 2007 | 823 |
| 2008 | 851 |
| 2009 | 700 |
| 2010 | 595 |
| 2011 | 590 |
| 2012 | 592 |
| 2013 | 551 |
| 2014 | 540 |
| 2015 | 477 |
| 2016 | 448 |
| 2017 | 366 |
| 2018 | 368 |
| 2019 | 402 |
| 2020 | 366 |
| 2021 | 323 |
| 2022 | 292 |
| 2023 | 270 |
| 2024 | 300 |