Richards
boy nameRichards entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2269 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2269
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3502 |
| 1920s | #3217 |
| 1930s | #3165 |
| 1940s | #3339 |
| 1950s | #3564 |
| 1960s | #3249 |
| 1980s | #6238 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Richards are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Richards alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Richards in 2025?
- Richards is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Richards most popular?
- Richards peaked in 1912, reaching #2269 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Richards with classmates?
- Richards will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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