How old is someone named Rick?
The average Rick is 61 years old.
Half of all living Ricks are between 57 and 70.
When was Rick popular?
Rick rose fast and peaked in 1958, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 64% of all Ricks were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 121 | 0 |
| 1930s | 269 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 5,977 | 3,000 |
| 1950s | 34,411 | 23,000 |
| 1960s | 25,787 | 21,000 |
| 1970s | 6,163 | 5,500 |
| 1980s | 4,269 | 4,000 |
| 1990s | 2,566 | 2,500 |
| 2000s | 1,336 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 790 | 780 |
| 2020s | 269 | 270 |
How many Ricks are still alive?
About 61,000 Ricks are alive in the US today. That's 75% of the roughly 82,000 babies named Rick since 1919.
Most Ricks ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Rick?
About two in three living Ricks are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Rick an old name?
Yes. Rick is older than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Rick a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Ricks are men.
Names the same age as Rick
NAME TWIN
Rick's name twin is Vicky. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Vicky's age curve is the closest match to Rick's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Rick
How old is the average Rick?
The average Rick in the US is 61 years old. The median is 65, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rick?
About 61,000 Ricks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 82,000 babies given the name since 1919.
When was the name Rick most popular?
In 1958, when about 5,500 baby boys were named Rick.
Is Rick a Boomer name?
Yes. About 64% of living Ricks are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this