Ricky
Pronunciation: [ r-IHK-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ricky first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,714 babies have been named Ricky in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ricky is past its peak , currently ranked #11,476 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,476
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Ricky is also used as a boy name, ranked #830.
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About the Name Ricky
Ricky is a girl name .
Is Ricky a boy or girl name? Ricky is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,476 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #830. Ricky is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ricky is currently ranked #11,476 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ricky include Ric, Riy, Riie, and Rickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ricky include Ricki . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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