Rikki
Every Rikki since 1943 — 7,712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rikki
Rikki is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,126 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 7,712 American babies have been named Rikki — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 377 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Rikki stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rikki 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 | 52 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,743 | — | — |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,219 | — | — |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,462 | — | — |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,288 | — | — |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,666 | — | — |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,439 | — | — |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,997 | — | — |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,339 | — | — |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,732 | 7 | #10,507 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,614 | — | — |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,313 | — | — |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,560 | 5 | #13,661 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,255 | 6 | #11,954 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,167 | 6 | #11,958 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,041 | — | — |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,121 | 6 | #12,158 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,309 | 6 | #12,255 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,239 | 6 | #12,056 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,777 | — | — |
| 2005 | 72 | #2,451 | 6 | #11,169 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,316 | 7 | #9,725 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,764 | 6 | #10,587 |
| 2002 | 62 | #2,547 | 6 | #10,396 |
| 2001 | 76 | #2,168 | — | — |
| 2000 | 83 | #2,010 | 8 | #8,048 |
| 1995 | 270 | #755 | 15 | #4,226 |
| 1990 | 238 | #825 | 26 | #2,604 |
| 1985 | 209 | #797 | 15 | #3,187 |
| 1980 | 165 | #915 | 15 | #3,068 |
| 1975 | 117 | #1,033 | 17 | #2,517 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,980 | 6 | #4,617 |
| 1965 | 31 | #2,144 | — | — |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,647 | 7 | #3,594 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,938 | 10 | #2,715 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,753 | 5 | #4,107 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,443 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rikki in 2025?
Rikki ranked #3,126 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rikki?
7,712 babies have been named Rikki in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rikki most popular?
Rikki peaked in 1994, when 377 newborns received the name.
Is Rikki a boy or girl name?
Rikki is used for both: about 92% of babies named Rikki have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Rikki rising or falling?
Rikki is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.