Find out how popular the first name Rickie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rickie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rickie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 83% of people named Rickie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 19 male babies and 10 female babies born with the name Rickie.

The history of the first name Rickie

The name Rickie is a diminutive form of the name Richard, which has its origins in the Germanic languages. Richard derives from the Old German words "ric" meaning "power" and "hart" meaning "brave" or "hardy." The name essentially means "strong and powerful ruler."

During the Middle Ages, the name Richard gained widespread popularity across Europe, particularly in England, where it was introduced by the Normans after the conquest of 1066. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Richard can be found in the Domesday Book, a census conducted in 1086 by William the Conqueror.

The name Richard has been borne by numerous kings and rulers throughout history, including Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199), who led the Third Crusade and was renowned for his military prowess and courage. Another notable bearer of the name was Richard III of England (1452-1485), whose reign was marked by controversy and intrigue, and who was famously depicted in William Shakespeare's play "Richard III."

The diminutive form Rickie emerged as a nickname or pet name for Richard, particularly in English-speaking countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rickie can be found in the works of Charles Dickens, where he used the name for a character in his novel "Dombey and Son" (1848).

Other notable individuals who bore the name Rickie include Rickie Lee Jones (born 1954), an American singer-songwriter known for her blend of jazz and pop music. Rickie Fowler (born 1988) is a professional golfer from the United States who has won several PGA Tour events. Rickie Weeks (born 1982) is a former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.

In the world of literature, Rickie Ellsworth was the protagonist of E.M. Forster's novel "The Longest Journey" (1907), which explored themes of personal growth and self-discovery. Rickie Braithwaite was also a character in the novel "To Sir, With Love" by E.R. Braithwaite (1959), which chronicled the experiences of a Black teacher in a tough East London school.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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