Ricky

Ricky is a boy's name of Spanish 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 300 boys in the United States.

Ricky at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɪki/

About the name Ricky

Ricky belongs to the Spanish 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, Ricky first appears in Social Security records in 1925. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #34 in 1958, and in 2024 300 babies received the name — 222,882 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ricky in US records

First recorded (US)
1925
Best US rank
#34 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Babies named Ricky in 2024
300
Total since 1880
222,882

Ricky in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#146 in 1996
Babies named Ricky in 2025
11
Total since 1996
1,604

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ricky mean?

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

Is Ricky a boy or girl name?

Ricky is a boy name. In 2024, 300 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ricky?

Ricky comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Ricky?

Ricky first appears in US records in 1925. Its best-ever ranking was #34 in 1958, and 300 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ricky?

Ricky is pronounced /ˈɹɪki/ (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.