Rich Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationrich / /rɪtʃ/Germanic; Old High German
Meaning
Germanic: powerful ruler; Old High German: rich, powerful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rich is derived from the Germanic element 'ric', meaning ruler or powerful. It has been used as a short form of Richard, which was popularized by various historical figures, including kings and nobles. The name has maintained a presence in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
Trend Summary
The name Rich has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Richie
- Rick
International Variants
- Ricardo (Spanish)
- Rico (Italian)
Famous people named Rich
Rich Eisen is a sports broadcaster known for his work on NFL Network.
Rich Franklin is a retired mixed martial artist and former UFC champion.
Rich Little is a Canadian-American impressionist and comedian.
Rich Gannon is a former NFL quarterback and sports commentator.
Fictional characters named Rich
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rich was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rich has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Rich has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rich (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 26 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1944 | 32 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 53 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 35 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 70 |
| 1957 | 136 |
| 1958 | 168 |
| 1959 | 229 |
| 1960 | 232 |
| 1961 | 232 |
| 1962 | 255 |
| 1963 | 230 |
| 1964 | 224 |
| 1965 | 166 |
| 1966 | 124 |
| 1967 | 122 |
| 1968 | 116 |
| 1969 | 89 |
| 1970 | 65 |
| 1971 | 79 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 27 |