Name meaning & stats
Rick
Rick means “strong ruler” (Germanic origin). 81,568 US babies since 1940, peak 1958. Notable Ricks are 2.3× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“strong ruler”
GermanicPet form of Richard
In US birth records
Peak year: 1958
81,568 US babies were named Rick between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ricks end up
Not enough notable Ricks yet, so this uses the spelling family: Rick, Ric, Rik.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.6× | High · 133 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.3× | High · 91 people |
| Baseball player | 2.3× | High · 82 people |
| Ice hockey player | 2.3× | High · 73 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, the Rick family show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Rick has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
Rick is the main spelling
- Rick 98%
- Ric 2%
- Rik <1%
- Ricke <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1958)