Riku
Every Riku since 1996 — 483 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riku
Riku is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,730 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 483 American babies have been named Riku. Its peak came in 2024, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Riku stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riku year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,730 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,410 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,853 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,816 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,074 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,394 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,701 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,726 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,260 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,506 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,688 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,504 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,583 |
| 2012 | 19 | #5,004 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,385 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,644 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,398 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,687 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,993 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,822 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,539 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,748 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,772 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,501 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,941 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,836 |
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Famous people named Riku
- Riku Riski Soccer player · b. 1989
- Riku Matsuda Soccer player · b. 1991
- Riku Hirosue Soccer player · b. 1998
- Riku Yamada Soccer player · b. 1998
- Riku Matsuda Soccer player · b. 1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riku in 2025?
Riku ranked #6,730 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riku?
483 babies have been named Riku in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riku most popular?
Riku peaked in 2024, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Riku a boy or girl name?
Riku is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riku rising or falling?
Riku has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Riku?
Well-known people named Riku include Riku Riski (soccer player), Riku Matsuda (soccer player), Riku Hirosue (soccer player).