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How Many People Are Named Ricky?
Estimated people named Ricky living in the U.S. today
186,376
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 224,811
- Peak year: 1958 (13,422 births)
- Estimated living today: 186,376
Ricky by age group — who carries the name today?
Ricky popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ricky
Ricky has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 224,811 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 186,376 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,834 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rickys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ricky in the US?
An estimated 186,376 people named Ricky are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ricky uncommon — about 1 in 1,834 Americans.
Is Ricky a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ricky is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ricky most popular?
Ricky peaked in 1958, when 13,422 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ricky?
Ricky ranks #292 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).