Rick
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Brave Power; Ruler
Background: The name Rick originates from the Old High German name 'rik,' meaning 'brave power' or 'ruler.' This term was commonly used in Germanic languages to denote strength and leadership, reflecting its significance in ancient times.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#357
Total births
81,927
Most popular decade
1950s
(103,233 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,229 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1919
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1919
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,736
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 5,462
- Peak rank
- #76
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 42
- Recent rank
- #2,943
Female
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,295
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #3,608
- Most recent year
- 1982
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,517
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).