Richie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRICH-ee / /ˈrɪtʃi/English; German
Meaning
English: Brave power; German: Ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Richie is often considered a diminutive of Richard, which has roots in Old High German. The name Richard was popular among royalty in medieval Europe, contributing to the popularity of its variants. Richie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Trend Summary
Richie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rich
- Rick
International Variants
- Ricardo (Spanish)
- Rikard (Swedish)
- Rico (Italian)
Famous people named Richie
Richie Sambora is an American musician known for being the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi.
Richie McCaw is a former New Zealand rugby player who captained the national team to two Rugby World Cup victories.
Richie Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969.
Richie Rich is a fictional character from the comic book series created by Alfred Harvey and Warren Kremer.
Fictional characters named Richie
Richie Rich is the main character in the comic series and animated television show, known as the 'poor little rich boy.'.
Richie Aprile is a character in the television series 'The Sopranos,' known for his involvement in organized crime.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Richie was first seen in the United States in 1919. Richie has ranked as high as #909 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Richie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Richie (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | |
| TX | 11 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 25 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 42 |
| 1946 | 48 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 44 |
| 1951 | 43 |
| 1952 | 48 |
| 1953 | 53 |
| 1954 | 75 |
| 1955 | 52 |
| 1956 | 59 |
| 1957 | 75 |
| 1958 | 87 |
| 1959 | 112 |
| 1960 | 110 |
| 1961 | 124 |
| 1962 | 164 |
| 1963 | 188 |
| 1964 | 220 |
| 1965 | 193 |
| 1966 | 182 |
| 1967 | 183 |
| 1968 | 176 |
| 1969 | 163 |
| 1970 | 169 |
| 1971 | 143 |
| 1972 | 143 |
| 1973 | 86 |
| 1974 | 110 |
| 1975 | 114 |
| 1976 | 97 |
| 1977 | 90 |
| 1978 | 114 |
| 1979 | 73 |
| 1980 | 69 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1982 | 70 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 63 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 58 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 85 |
| 1989 | 95 |
| 1990 | 68 |
| 1991 | 94 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 70 |
| 1994 | 76 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 104 |
| 1997 | 76 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 76 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 70 |
| 2004 | 68 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 71 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 73 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 91 |