Richey
boy nameRichey entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #1513 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#1513
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4239 |
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #3160 |
| 1950s | #2728 |
| 1960s | #1984 |
| 1970s | #3618 |
| 1980s | #5575 |
| 1990s | #8219 |
| 2000s | #9872 |
| 2010s | #10644 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Richey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Richey alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Richey in 2025?
- Richey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Richey most popular?
- Richey peaked in 1963, reaching #1513 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Richey with classmates?
- Richey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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