Richard Boy
Origin(s)
Germanic; Old High German
Meaning
Germanic: powerful leader; Old High German: brave ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Richard has been used since the Middle Ages and was popular among royalty and nobility. It has been borne by several kings of England, notably Richard the Lionheart. The name has variations in many languages and cultures, reflecting its widespread use. Richard has remained a classic name throughout history, often associated with strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
Richard has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Roderick, Reginald, Ricardo, Ralph, Ronald, Raymond, Rufus, Riley
Variants
- Rich
- Rick
- Ricky
International Variants
- Ricardo (Spanish)
- Rikard (Swedish)
- Rico (Italian)
- Ryszard (Polish)
Famous people named Richard
Richard III was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty in England.
Richard Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974.
Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur known for founding the Virgin Group.
Richard Gere is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Pretty Woman' and 'Chicago.'.
Fictional characters named Richard
Richard Castle is the main character in the television series 'Castle,' a mystery novelist who helps the NYPD solve crimes.
Richard Cypher is a central character in Terry Goodkind's 'Sword of Truth' series, known for his quest to defeat tyranny.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Richard was first seen in the United States in 1880. Richard has ranked as high as #6 nationally which occurred in 1946 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Richard has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Richard (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 191 | |
TX | 157 | |
FL | 105 | |
NY | 65 | |
VA | 56 | |
OH | 51 | |
PA | 51 | |
GA | 48 | |
NC | 45 | |
AZ | 45 | |
IL | 36 | |
MI | 36 | |
MA | 34 | |
MD | 33 | |
WA | 31 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 728 |
1881 | 641 |
1882 | 746 |
1883 | 649 |
1884 | 749 |
1885 | 672 |
1886 | 720 |
1887 | 622 |
1888 | 772 |
1889 | 711 |
1890 | 743 |
1891 | 609 |
1892 | 802 |
1893 | 732 |
1894 | 808 |
1895 | 727 |
1896 | 834 |
1897 | 702 |
1898 | 871 |
1899 | 744 |
1900 | 1,141 |
1901 | 784 |
1902 | 908 |
1903 | 862 |
1904 | 957 |
1905 | 1,033 |
1906 | 1,084 |
1907 | 1,235 |
1908 | 1,244 |
1909 | 1,427 |
1910 | 1,654 |
1911 | 2,030 |
1912 | 4,188 |
1913 | 5,107 |
1914 | 6,669 |
1915 | 9,143 |
1916 | 10,134 |
1917 | 10,914 |
1918 | 12,323 |
1919 | 12,441 |
1920 | 15,010 |
1921 | 16,376 |
1922 | 17,537 |
1923 | 18,887 |
1924 | 21,244 |
1925 | 23,269 |
1926 | 25,143 |
1927 | 26,768 |
1928 | 28,794 |
1929 | 29,570 |
1930 | 32,186 |
1931 | 31,823 |
1932 | 31,809 |
1933 | 31,331 |
1934 | 33,167 |
1935 | 33,947 |
1936 | 33,492 |
1937 | 32,975 |
1938 | 34,386 |
1939 | 35,385 |
1940 | 37,425 |
1941 | 39,111 |
1942 | 43,592 |
1943 | 46,338 |
1944 | 45,643 |
1945 | 46,045 |
1946 | 58,871 |
1947 | 58,531 |
1948 | 50,969 |
1949 | 50,947 |
1950 | 51,004 |
1951 | 54,539 |
1952 | 58,353 |
1953 | 58,389 |
1954 | 57,043 |
1955 | 53,564 |
1956 | 52,912 |
1957 | 52,446 |
1958 | 49,999 |
1959 | 47,204 |
1960 | 43,538 |
1961 | 41,140 |
1962 | 39,418 |
1963 | 40,767 |
1964 | 40,100 |
1965 | 36,826 |
1966 | 34,458 |
1967 | 33,583 |
1968 | 32,977 |
1969 | 31,087 |
1970 | 30,440 |
1971 | 26,157 |
1972 | 22,303 |
1973 | 19,943 |
1974 | 18,636 |
1975 | 17,688 |
1976 | 16,753 |
1977 | 17,442 |
1978 | 16,733 |
1979 | 16,713 |
1980 | 16,657 |
1981 | 16,855 |
1982 | 16,720 |
1983 | 15,891 |
1984 | 15,607 |
1985 | 15,328 |
1986 | 15,012 |
1987 | 14,402 |
1988 | 14,145 |
1989 | 14,133 |
1990 | 13,580 |
1991 | 12,555 |
1992 | 11,331 |
1993 | 10,231 |
1994 | 9,516 |
1995 | 8,784 |
1996 | 8,180 |
1997 | 7,242 |
1998 | 6,954 |
1999 | 6,501 |
2000 | 6,354 |
2001 | 5,771 |
2002 | 5,322 |
2003 | 5,054 |
2004 | 4,848 |
2005 | 4,667 |
2006 | 4,469 |
2007 | 4,425 |
2008 | 4,060 |
2009 | 3,612 |
2010 | 3,238 |
2011 | 3,165 |
2012 | 3,028 |
2013 | 2,799 |
2014 | 2,887 |
2015 | 2,687 |
2016 | 2,523 |
2017 | 2,284 |
2018 | 2,137 |
2019 | 1,989 |
2020 | 1,826 |
2021 | 1,782 |
2022 | 1,684 |
2023 | 1,645 |
2024 | 1,539 |