Rick

Rick is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 boys in the United States.

Rick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɹɪk/

About the name Rick

Rick belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rick first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #76 in 1958, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 81,792 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rick in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#76 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Babies named Rick in 2024
42
Total since 1880
81,792

Rick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1591 in 1996
Babies named Rick in 2023
3
Total since 1996
57

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rick mean?

The meaning of Rick is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rick a boy or girl name?

Rick is a boy name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rick?

Rick comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rick?

Rick first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #76 in 1958, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rick?

Rick is pronounced /ɹɪk/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.