The first name Rick

Rick last appeared in the official list in 2023, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 1996, with 7 births (#1,591).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Rick with other names.

In 2025, 40 boys born in the United States were named Rick, the 3,077th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1958, when 5,461 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Rick Perry
  American politician, born 1950
• Rick Rubin
  American music producer (born 1963)
• Rick Ross
  American rapper and record executive, born 1976
• Rick Moranis
  Canadian actor, comedian and musician (born 1953)
• Rick Husband
  American astronaut (1957-2003)
• Rick Barry
  American basketball player (born 1944)
• Rick Karsdorp
  Dutch footballer, born 1995
• Rick Warren
  American Baptist pastor and writer, born 1954
• Rick Hoffman
  American actor, born 1970
• Rick Yune
  American actor, born 1971
• Rick Carlisle
  American basketball player and coach, born 1959
• Rick Parfitt
  British rock musician (1948–2016)

What does the name Rick mean?

From the male given name Richard.

How popular is the name Rick?

In 2023, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Rick, ranking 4,991st. Its peak was 1996, with 7 births.

Is Rick a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 81,964 US babies named Rick since 1880 were boys.

When was Rick most popular?

1958 in the United States, when 5,461 babies were named Rick, its highest rank at 77th.

How do you pronounce Rick?

Rick is /ɹɪk/, one syllable.

What are other spellings of Rick?

Ric and Rik.

Is Rick also a surname?

Yes. Rick is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.