NameBattle

Richard vs Rory

Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.

Richard

a steady, dependable choice

18802025
US babies named Richard per year
Rank today
#234
Peak
#5 (1930)
Babies in 2025
1,505
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, FL
VS

Rory

a fast riser climbing the charts

19332025
US babies named Rory per year
Rank today
#199
Peak
#199 (2025)
Babies in 2025
1,768
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, NY, PA

The verdict

Rory is the more popular pick (#199 vs #234). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Rory is a fast riser climbing the charts, Richard is a steady, dependable choice.

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