Boys name · California
Ricky in California
Ricky was the 636th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 45 babies named Ricky that year. Since 1936, California families have named 16,984 babies Ricky.
Popularity over time
Ricky in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 | 524th |
| 1950 | 127 | 137th |
| 1963 | 448 | 82nd |
| 1975 | 139 | 192nd |
| 1988 | 265 | 175th |
| 2000 | 162 | 255th |
| 2013 | 89 | 399th |
| 2025 | 45 | 636th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 524th in 1936 to 636th in 2025.
The most babies named Ricky in California in a single year was 722, in 1958. Its best showing was 50th among boys names in 1958.
Across the country, Ricky reached its best rank of 8th in Tennessee (1958). See Ricky in every state →
How popular is Ricky in California?
Ricky was the 636th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 45 babies named Ricky that year. Since 1936, California families have named 16,984 babies Ricky.
How many babies are named Ricky in California?
In 2025, 45 babies were named Ricky in California. The most babies named Ricky in California in a single year was 722, in 1958.
What is the rank of Ricky in California?
Ricky ranked 636th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 50th among boys names in 1958.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.