Total births
483
Boys' name · since 1996
Riku
Riku has 483 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4394
- among boys today
- 483
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
483 babies have been named Riku since 1996, making it today's #4394 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Riku recorded 483 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #4394 nationally today, ahead of 69% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #4394 among boys today
- 483 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Riku is currently the #4394 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 483 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4394
- among boys today
- 483
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Riku vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4394
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Riku was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
24 babies were named Riku in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Riku compares
483 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Riku's all-time total is 32% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Riku | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 483 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Riku's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Riku's full recorded timeline at 2011, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Riku at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,394
Active since
1996
Riku popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Riku by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Riku's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Riku births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
145 births
- 2010s
2010s
180 births
- 2020s
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 180 births (37% of all-time use).
Riku by state
Where Riku concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 86 | 17.8% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Riku's total US births 17.8%
Even split
86 of 483 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Riku? ▼
Riku has been given to 483 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4394 as of the latest data. 24 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Riku most popular? ▼
Riku was most popular in the 2010s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Riku most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Riku are California (86 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Riku been used? ▼
Records for Riku go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Riku? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Riker, Rikki, Riki, Rik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Riku's data
- Riku's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (180 total births) through the 2020s (121) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rikus (86 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 Riku
Nearby Names Like Riku
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Riku
Riker Boy
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Rikki Boy
624 births
Riki Boy
433 births
Rik Boy
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Riko Boy
#11263 88 births
Compare Riku side by side: Riku vs Riker Riku vs Rikki Riku vs Riki
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Riku: #4394 Boys' Name - 483 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/riku. 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 Riku 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.