Ricardo
girl nameRicardo entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #3277 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#3277
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4641 |
| 1950s | #4763 |
| 1960s | #4309 |
| 1970s | #3966 |
| 1980s | #4270 |
| 1990s | #7087 |
| 2000s | #12708 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ricardo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ricardo alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ricardo in 2025?
- Ricardo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ricardo most popular?
- Ricardo peaked in 1986, reaching #3277 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ricardo with classmates?
- Ricardo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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