Girl · #17,168 in 2026

Ricquel

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

Current Rank

#17,168

Peak Rank

#7,157 (2000)

Total Babies

134

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2006

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#7157

Peak Rank

134

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ricquel

Ricquel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 14 Ricquels were born — ranking #7,157 that year. As of 2026, Ricquel ranks #17,168 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 134 Ricquels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ricquel

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

Rickle
Rickel
Ruckle
Racle
Recall
Wriggle
Rocl
Rachal
Riggle
Racquel
Rakel
Racal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ricquel

What does the name Ricquel mean?

Ricquel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ricquel in 2026?

In 2026, Ricquel ranks #17,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ricquel most popular?

Ricquel reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #7,157 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Ricquel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ricquel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ricquel include Ja, Afua, Biannca. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ricquel

Ricquel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 134 births in the dataset. Ricquel's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #7,157. Use the chart and map above to compare Ricquel'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.