Boy · #7,268 in 2026

Ricke

Name: Popularity of the name Ricke in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ricke, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,268

Peak Rank

#1,551 (1953)

Total Babies

192

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1945

First Year

1988

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#1551

Peak Rank

192

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ricke

Ricke first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1945, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 24 Rickes were born — ranking #1,551 that year. As of 2026, Ricke ranks #7,268 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 192 Rickes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ricke

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ricke is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ricke

What does the name Ricke mean?

Ricke is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1945. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ricke in 2026?

In 2026, Ricke ranks #7,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ricke most popular?

Ricke reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #1,551 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ricke most popular?

Ricke has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ricke.

Is Ricke a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ricke is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ricke?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ricke include Fayette, Loraine, Servando. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ricke

Ricke is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1945 and has accumulated 192 births in the dataset. Ricke's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #1,551. Use the chart and map above to compare Ricke's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.