Rickey
Rickey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rickey
- A variant of Ricky, diminutive of the male given name Richard.
How popular is Rickey?
Since 1880, 674 girls and 61,717 boys in the U.S. have been named Rickey (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1659 in 1947. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 1958. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rickey
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Sibling name ideas for Rickey
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Rickey FAQ
What does the name Rickey mean?
A variant of Ricky, diminutive of the male given name Richard.
How popular is the name Rickey?
Since 1880, 674 girls and 61,717 boys in the U.S. have been named Rickey (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1659 in 1947. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 1958. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rickey a boy or girl name?
Rickey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 674 girls and 61,717 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.