Rickie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Rickie is a name that originates from Old German, derived from 'Richard', meaning 'brave power'. It has evolved through various historical forms, including Ricard in Old French and Richard in Middle English. The name is characterized by traits of bravery and power, with no significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is perceived as a friendly and youthful name, with notable figures such as Rickie Lee Jones and Rickie Fowler contributing to its modern image.

The name Rickie is most popular in Kentucky, 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, Rickie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female 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 female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rickie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2119th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 313th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 619th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1003rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2621st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4689th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3586th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1595th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3684th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4309th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9504th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10696th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rickie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rickie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈrɪki/

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Origin

Old German

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Etymology

Rickie is derived from the Old German name 'Richard', which means 'brave power'. The name has evolved over time and is often seen as a diminutive or affectionate form.

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Meaning

brave power

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Language Evolution

Richard (Old German), Ricard (Old French), Richard (Middle English), Rickie (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Rickie gained popularity in the 20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, often used as a nickname or affectionate form of Richard.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rick, Ricky, Richard

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Modern Popularity & Image

Rickie is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a youthful and energetic personality.

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Famous People

Rickie Lee Jones, an American singer-songwriter, Rickie Fowler, an American professional golfer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rickie"

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 "Rickie"

"Rickie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2119th of 6773 223
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 313th of 7552 10,833
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 619th of 10718 2,791
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1003rd of 16616 1,610
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2621st of 24088 661
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 4689th of 23106 251
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3586th of 9204 119
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1595th of 12526 813
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3684th of 19264 277
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4309th of 27321 342
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 9504th of 35406 171
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 10696th of 30306 106

Regional Popularity of "Rickie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
61.06%
944th/1546
- - 57.60%
891st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
11.32%
252nd/2227
18.72%
455th/2430
10.20%
291st/2853
13.91%
386th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
17.43%
512th/2937
23.31%
812th/3483
16.17%
569th/3518
21.12%
854th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
23.61%
870th/3685
32.13%
1438th/4475
18.94%
984th/5194
20.79%
1313th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
63.31%
2901st/4582
64.60%
3336th/5164
40.08%
2931st/7313
33.43%
2495th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 68.75%
4690th/6822
75.38%
4731st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Rickie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 94.05%
2213th/2353
100.00%
1547th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
75.66%
1685th/2227
87.41%
2124th/2430
49.49%
1412th/2853
57.33%
1591st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
- - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
3685th/3685
- 100.00%
5194th/5194
71.54%
4519th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 91.57%
6834th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Rickie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rickie" 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.