Ricky

Meaning of Ricky

Ricky is often used as a shortened version of Richard or other names containing 'ric'. Richard means 'powerful ruler'.

Ricky has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ricky

After ranking as high as #294 in 2000, Ricky has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ricky

• Ricky Gervais
  English comedian and actor
• Ricky Martin
  Puerto Rican singer
• Ricky Schroder
  American actor
• Ricky Rubio
  Spanish basketball player
• Ricky Carmichael
  American motocross champion

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Questions about the name Ricky

What does the name Ricky mean?

Ricky means ricky is often used as a shortened version of richard or other names containing 'ric'. richard means 'powerful ruler', and it comes from German origins.

Is Ricky a boy's or a girl's name?

Ricky is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ricky?

Ricky did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ricky most popular?

Ricky peaked at #294 in 2000.