Ricky

Ricky has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ricky isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Ricky is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Ricky was, in the past month, the 1051st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Ricky is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ricky was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Ricky's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ricky is most adored in Delaware, Massachusetts and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Tennessee and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ricky.

Most popular breeds named Ricky:

1. Chihuahua
2. Poodle
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. German Shepherd

Ricky is found in these categories:

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Evokes images of lovable Ricky Ricardo from classic sitcom "I Love Lucy".