Ricquel
A masculine name of French origin, a variation of the name Richard meaning "brave ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Ricquel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ricquel today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ricquel births was 2000 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ricquel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
2000
14 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2006 SSA rank
#19,414
Tracked since 1971
Census
Ricquel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 181 people with the first name Ricquel, which placed it at #40,888 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,888
National first-name rank
People counted
181
181 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
68.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ricquel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ricquel is Black at 68.0%. The next largest groups are White (16.6%) and Two or More Races (7.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ricquel described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ricquel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.0% · 123
- White16.6% · 30
- Two or more races7.7% · 14
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Popularity
Ricquel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ricquel from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 66 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Ricquel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ricquel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ricquel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ricquel
The name Ricquel is an intriguing one, with a rich history that spans several centuries and cultures. Its origins can be traced back to the Old French language and the Latin word "requies," which means "rest" or "repose." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as calm, tranquil, or serene in nature.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ricquel gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas where Old French and its derivatives were spoken. It was often used as a masculine name, although there are records of it being given to women as well. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 13th-century chronicle from the region of Normandy, where a nobleman named Ricquel de Montfort is mentioned.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ricquell, Ricquele, and Ricquelle. In the 15th century, a renowned Italian scholar and humanist, Ricquel Bracciolini, made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. His works were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, the name Ricquel found its way to the British Isles, where it was adopted by several notable figures. One such individual was Ricquel Fitzwilliam, a courtier and member of the Privy Council during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a prominent role in the political and cultural affairs of the time.
As the centuries passed, the name Ricquel continued to be used, albeit less frequently. In the 19th century, a French novelist and playwright, Ricquel Duval, gained recognition for his works that explored themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms. His plays were widely performed in Parisian theaters and contributed to the cultural landscape of the era.
Another individual of note who bore the name Ricquel was a British explorer and naturalist named Ricquel Stenhouse. Born in 1832, he embarked on several expeditions to unexplored regions of Africa, documenting the flora and fauna he encountered. His detailed records and specimens made significant contributions to the field of natural history.
While the name Ricquel may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich history and diverse cultural influences make it a unique and intriguing choice. From its roots in Old French and Latin to its appearance in various historical records and the lives of notable individuals, the name Ricquel has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Ricquel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ricquel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ricquel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ricquel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ricquel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Ricquel a common name?
We classify Ricquel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ricquel most popular?
The single biggest year for Ricquel was 2000, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ricquel is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ricquel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 181 people with the name Ricquel, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,888 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ricquel in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ricquel?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ricquel leans strongly female. 168 people counted with this name were female (93.9%), compared with 11 male bearers (6.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ricquel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ricquel is Black at 68.0%. The next largest groups are White (16.6%) and Two or More Races (7.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ricquel most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Ricquel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.0% (123 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ricquel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ricquel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ricquel in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ricquel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ricquel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ricquel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Ricquel?
You can see how many Americans are named Ricquel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.