Total births
879
Unisex name · since 1944
Ricci
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 879 babies named Ricci, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 879
- total births
- 1944–2019
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Ricci is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 879 have been recorded since 1944.
Ricci has 879 recorded births among boys since 1944, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2019.
- 879 total births
- 1944–2019 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
879 boys have been named Ricci since 1944, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2019.
- 879
- total births
- 1944–2019
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Ricci was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
94 babies were named Ricci in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Ricci's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ricci's full recorded timeline at 1973, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1944, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1954 peak of 94 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ricci at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Ricci popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2019
- Peak year (1954)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Ricci popularity over time - girls
854 total births recorded since 1945 (Ricci as girls' name)
Ricci by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Ricci's strongest decade.
350 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Ricci births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 25
1940s
25 births
- 1950s
1950s
350 births
- 1960s
1960s
195 births
- 1970s 113
1970s
113 births
- 1980s 127
1980s
127 births
- 1990s 47
1990s
47 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 350 births (40% of all-time use).
How Ricci compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ricci's total volume
Ricci vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ricci by state
Where Ricci concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 73 | 8.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 13 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.7% |
California share of Ricci's total US births 8.3%
Even split
73 of 879 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ricci? ▼
879 babies have been named Ricci since 1944. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1954 with 94 births.
When was Ricci most popular? ▼
Ricci was most popular in the 1950s decade with 350 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Ricci most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ricci are California (73 births), New York (17 births), Ohio (16 births).
Is Ricci a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ricci is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 879 births, and as a girl's name it has 854 births.
How long has the name Ricci been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ricci since 1944 -- 76 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Ricci? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Richard, Ricky, Ricardo, Rick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ricci's data
- Ricci's decade-level peak was the 1950s (350 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Riccis (73 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ricci
Nearby Names Like Ricci
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ricci
Richard Boy
#233 2,577,552 births
Ricky Boy
#827 223,145 births
Ricardo Boy
#373 146,456 births
Rick Boy
#2928 81,829 births
Rickey Boy
#2760 61,717 births
Compare Ricci side by side: Ricci vs Richard Ricci vs Ricky Ricci vs Ricardo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ricci: Baby Name Since 1944 - 879 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ricci. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ricci draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.