boy's name
Rik
RIK (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 295
Rik is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Rik is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1958, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rik Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Rik?
In 2022, Rik was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Rik Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rik
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rik Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rik over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rik
- English RIK /rɪk/
Sibling Names for Rik
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rik — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rik
How popular is the name Rik?
In 2022, Rik was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rik a girl's or a boy's name?
Rik is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rik?
Rik has 1 syllable.
When was Rik most popular?
Rik peaked in 1958, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.