Riku
2 countries#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Riku was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
483 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 2024 with 24 births
Most common in: California, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
29 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
29 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Riku’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4675 | — |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↓1947 |
| 2008 | #6393 | ↑229 |
| 2009 | #4278 | ↑2115 |
| 2010 | #4517 | ↓239 |
| 2011 | #5200 | ↓683 |
| 2012 | #4862 | ↑338 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↑399 |
| 2014 | #4392 | ↑71 |
| 2015 | #5507 | ↓1115 |
| 2016 | #5318 | ↑189 |
| 2017 | #5111 | ↑207 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↓429 |
| 2019 | #6406 | ↓866 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↑2131 |
| 2021 | #4936 | ↓661 |
| 2022 | #4701 | ↑235 |
| 2023 | #4742 | ↓41 |
| 2024 | #4321 | ↑421 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↓2125 |
Frequently asked questions about Riku
Is Riku a popular name?
Yes — Riku currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Riku more common for boys or girls?
Riku is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Riku most popular?
Riku peaked in 2024 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Riku rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Riku’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6496 in 1996 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Riku?
At least 512 babies have been recorded with the name Riku across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Riku popular in more than one country?
Yes — Riku appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Riku?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Riku include Rickie, Rollie, Rollin.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Riku in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.