Ricardo
boy name#380 in 2025Ricardo entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #115 in 1992, ranks #380 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1888–2025
#380
rank today
#115
peak (1992)
833
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #917 |
| 1890s | #766 |
| 1900s | #897 |
| 1910s | #996 |
| 1920s | #628 |
| 1930s | #422 |
| 1940s | #370 |
| 1950s | #224 |
| 1960s | #203 |
| 1970s | #148 |
| 1980s | #122 |
| 1990s | #123 |
| 2000s | #148 |
| 2010s | #264 |
| 2020s | #361 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ricardo has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 133,000 people named Ricardo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ricardo alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 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 ranks #380 among US boy names in 2025, with 833 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ricardo most popular?
- Ricardo peaked in 1992, reaching #115 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ricardo with classmates?
- Ricardo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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