Rik Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRick / rɪkDutch; Scandinavian
Meaning
Dutch: powerful ruler; Scandinavian: brave ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Rik is often considered a diminutive of names like Richard or Frederick. In Dutch culture, it has been used as a standalone name. The name has roots in various Germanic languages, where it conveys notions of power and leadership. It is relatively popular in the Netherlands and among Scandinavian countries.
Trend Summary
Rik has seen fluctuating popularity in the US, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rick
International Variants
- Rikard (Swedish)
- Rico (Spanish)
- Rico (Italian)
Famous people named Rik
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rik was first seen in the United States in 1950. Rik has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Rik has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rik
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |