Rickey
Meaningpowerful ruler · English form of Richard
- US rank
- #2,798
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #106 in 1958
45 babies were named Rickey in the US in 2025. It has dropped 685 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rickey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,023 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rickey, 45 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rickey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRickey first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1958, when it ranked #106. Today it's #2,798, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRickey was 3.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 11,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 38,023.
- TrendRickey has slipped 685 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,798. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningRickey is an English form of Richard, which means “powerful ruler”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Rickey
Rickey is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “powerful ruler”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-key”. US birth records list Rickey for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 100 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #106 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,798, with 45 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.6 | 276,498 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 79,177 boys |
| 1940s | 245 | 4,079 boys |
| 1950s | 1,364 | 733 boys |
| 1960s | 703 | 1,422 boys |
| 1970s | 317 | 3,154 boys |
| 1980s | 268 | 3,738 boys |
| 1990s | 136 | 7,350 boys |
| 2000s | 76 | 13,167 boys |
| 2010s | 49 | 20,458 boys |
| 2020s | 31 | 32,751 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rickey
What does the name Rickey mean?
Rickey means “powerful ruler” in English, as a form of Richard.
What is the origin of the name Rickey?
Rickey has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rickey a boy or girl name?
Rickey is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rickey?
Rickey ranked #2,798 for US boys in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#106).