Richard
girl nameRichard entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #476 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#476
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1001 |
| 1890s | #1313 |
| 1900s | #1513 |
| 1910s | #1142 |
| 1920s | #722 |
| 1930s | #589 |
| 1940s | #722 |
| 1950s | #909 |
| 1960s | #854 |
| 1970s | #1014 |
| 1980s | #1250 |
| 1990s | #4354 |
| 2000s | #11394 |
| 2010s | #16931 |
| 2020s | #13592 |
Living bearers
About 6,100 people named Richard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Richard alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Richard in 2025?
- Richard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Richard most popular?
- Richard peaked in 1929, reaching #476 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Richard with classmates?
- Richard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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