Ricky

Boy's name

Ricky is a diminutive of the name Richard, which comes from the Old High German name Ricohard, meaning "brave power" or "strong ruler."

Meaning Brave ruler
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 300 Falling
Peak year 1958

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ricky Martin - Singer, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
  • Ricky Gervais - Comedian, "The Office"
  • Ricky Nelson - Singer, actor, "Hello Mary Lou"
  • Ricky Ponting - Cricketer, former Australian captain
  • Ricky Carmichael - Motocross champion
  • Ricky Rubio - NBA basketball player
  • Ricky Skaggs - Country music singer
  • Ricky Hatton - Boxer, former world champion
  • Ricky Steamboat - Wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer
  • Ricky Schroder - Actor, "Silver Spoons," "NYPD Blue"

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