Rick
From the male given name Richard.
Every Rick since 1919 — 81,964 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rick
Rick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,077 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 81,964 American babies have been named Rick. Its peak came in 1958, when 5,467 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 40 | #3,077 |
| 2024 | — | — | 43 | #2,947 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,935 |
| 2022 | — | — | 46 | #2,823 |
| 2021 | — | — | 44 | #2,851 |
| 2020 | — | — | 53 | #2,458 |
| 2019 | — | — | 51 | #2,578 |
| 2018 | — | — | 80 | #1,885 |
| 2017 | — | — | 63 | #2,168 |
| 2016 | — | — | 66 | #2,130 |
| 2015 | — | — | 81 | #1,841 |
| 2014 | — | — | 88 | #1,724 |
| 2013 | — | — | 73 | #1,929 |
| 2012 | — | — | 82 | #1,809 |
| 2011 | — | — | 98 | #1,586 |
| 2010 | — | — | 108 | #1,513 |
| 2009 | — | — | 108 | #1,537 |
| 2008 | — | — | 111 | #1,481 |
| 2007 | — | — | 125 | #1,349 |
| 2006 | — | — | 133 | #1,264 |
| 2005 | — | — | 152 | #1,091 |
| 2004 | — | — | 120 | #1,265 |
| 2003 | — | — | 130 | #1,158 |
| 2002 | — | — | 148 | #1,041 |
| 2001 | — | — | 144 | #1,025 |
| 2000 | — | — | 165 | #928 |
| 1995 | — | — | 215 | #732 |
| 1990 | — | — | 377 | #510 |
| 1985 | — | — | 444 | #408 |
| 1980 | — | — | 442 | #390 |
| 1975 | — | — | 499 | #343 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,232 | 1,184 | #211 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,189 | 2,254 | #137 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,243 | 4,217 | #101 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,701 | 3,150 | #109 |
| 1950 | — | — | 1,484 | #168 |
| 1945 | — | — | 504 | #260 |
| 1940 | — | — | 55 | #857 |
| 1935 | — | — | 17 | #1,747 |
| 1930 | — | — | 20 | #1,686 |
| 1925 | — | — | 13 | #2,407 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Rick
- Rick Rubin Producer · b. 1963
- Rick Riordan Writer · b. 1964
- Rick Astley Musician · b. 1966
- Rick Wakeman Musician · b. 1949
- Rick Moranis Actor · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rick mean?
From the male given name Richard.
How popular is the name Rick in 2025?
Rick ranked #3,077 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rick?
81,964 babies have been named Rick in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rick most popular?
Rick peaked in 1958, when 5,467 newborns received the name.
Is Rick a boy or girl name?
Rick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rick rising or falling?
Rick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rick?
Well-known people named Rick include Rick Rubin (producer), Rick Riordan (writer), Rick Astley (musician).