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Rickie

♀ Girl

Pronounced RIK-ee /ˈrɪk.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Erica ('ever-ruler') and Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — from Germanic ric, 'ruler; power'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Ever-ruler; peaceful ruler: Rickie is a short form of Erica/Frederica. Crisp, vintage, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA short form of Erica ('ever-ruler') and Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — from Germanic ric, 'ruler; power'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#7822 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195218962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rickie is a short form of Erica ('ever-ruler') and Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — from Germanic ric, 'ruler; power'; used for both sexes. A crisp, vintage name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'RIK-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name for both sexes. Rare as a formal name, ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Erica ('ever-ruler') and Frederica ('peaceful ruler') share the Germanic ric, 'ruler; power' — Rickie is a short form, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (said 'RIK-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Rickie — nickname; unisex

Variations

RickiRikkiRickey

Nicknames

Rick

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If you like Rickie…

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Rikki— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rickie mean?

Rickie is a short form of Erica ('ever-ruler') and Frederica ('peaceful ruler'); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Rickie?

It's said RIK-ee /ˈrɪk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rickie a boy or girl name?

Rickie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Rickie?

Rickie is a very rare formal name in the U.S.

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