Rickey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rickey originates from the Old High German name 'Ricoh', meaning 'brave ruler'. The name has evolved through forms such as Ricoh and Ricky. It gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States, and is often associated with a friendly and approachable image. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Rickey is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rickey has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rickey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 943rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 143rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 314th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 472nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1105th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2029th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4676th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2375th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5779th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13590th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Rickey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rickey"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɪki/
Origin
Old High German
Etymology
Rickey is derived from the Old High German name 'Ricoh', which means 'powerful ruler'. The name has evolved over time and has been influenced by various languages and cultures.
Meaning
brave ruler
Language Evolution
Ricoh, Rico, Rick
Historical Usage
Rickey gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a diminutive of the name Richard and as a standalone name.
Variants & Derivatives
Ricky, Rick, Richard
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Rickey is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, commonly associated with a casual and laid-back personality.
Famous People
Rickey Henderson - Hall of Fame baseball player, Rickey Smiley - comedian and radio personality, Rickey Lee Jones - singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rickey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rickey"
"Rickey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 943rd of 6773 | 846 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 143rd of 7552 | 41,103 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 314th of 10718 | 9,994 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 472nd of 16616 | 6,434 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1105th of 24088 | 2,411 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2029th of 23106 | 867 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4676th of 9204 | 65 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2375th of 12526 | 421 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5779th of 19264 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13590th of 27321 | 51 |
Regional Popularity of "Rickey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
38.68% 598th/1546 |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
37.82% 890th/2353 |
37.30% 577th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
7.77% 173rd/2227 |
11.56% 281st/2430 |
3.36% 96th/2853 |
7.39% 205th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.49% 308th/2937 |
14.84% 517th/3483 |
6.37% 224th/3518 |
11.82% 478th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.75% 470th/3685 |
16.13% 722nd/4475 |
6.70% 348th/5194 |
10.42% 658th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.92% 1142nd/4582 |
40.70% 2102nd/5164 |
11.31% 827th/7313 |
18.14% 1354th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.84% 2105th/3984 |
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25.10% 1712th/6822 |
34.42% 2160th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rickey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
78.30% 2234th/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rickey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rickey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.