Rik
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 288 babies have been named Rik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rik is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,981 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,981
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Greek origin
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Old English origin
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#29,948 in US
Spanish origin
"beautiful rose"
#29,817 in US
Akan / Fante origin
"born on Thursday"
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