Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Rykker

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#5,482 (2014)

Total Babies

133

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2023

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#5482

Peak Rank

133

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rykker

Rykker first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 16 Rykkers were born — ranking #5,482 that year. As of 2026, Rykker ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 133 Rykkers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rykker

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

Recur
Ricker
Wrecker
Rucker
Recker
Rocker
Rigor
Rigger
Raker
Riker
Ryker
Roker

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rykker

What does the name Rykker mean?

Rykker is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rykker in 2026?

In 2026, Rykker ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rykker most popular?

Rykker reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #5,482 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Rykker a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rykker?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rykker include Mirko, Solan, Deitrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rykker

Rykker is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 133 births in the dataset. Rykker's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #5,482. Use the chart and map above to compare Rykker'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.