gender neutral
Richard
brave ruler, strong ruler
About Richard
Few names match Richard's enduring strength and proven track record across centuries. This is a name that has adorned kings, leaders, artists, and everyday heroes alike, demonstrating remarkable staying power and universal appeal. Richard projects competence and reliability—when you meet a Richard, you instinctively sense capability and trustworthiness. The built-in nickname options (Rick, Rich, Ricky, Dick) provide flexibility as your son grows, allowing him to shape how he presents himself in different contexts. Richard never goes out of style because it transcends style entirely, existing in that rare category of truly timeless choices. It works across all cultures and languages, travels internationally without difficulty, and commands respect in any professional environment while remaining approachable in casual settings.
Popularity of the Name Richard
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #23 | ||||
| 1881 | #22 | ||||
| 1882 | #22 | ||||
| 1883 | #21 | ||||
| 1884 | #23 | ||||
| 1885 | #26 | ||||
| 1886 | #23 | ||||
| 1887 | #25 | ||||
| 1888 | #26 | ||||
| 1889 | #24 | ||||
| 1890 | #25 | ||||
| 1891 | #27 | ||||
| 1892 | #27 | ||||
| 1893 | #26 | ||||
| 1894 | #25 | ||||
| 1895 | #31 | ||||
| 1896 | #26 | ||||
| 1897 | #31 | ||||
| 1898 | #26 | ||||
| 1899 | #28 | ||||
| 1900 | #24 | #31 | |||
| 1901 | #26 | #28 | |||
| 1902 | #26 | #28 | |||
| 1903 | #26 | #29 | |||
| 1904 | #24 | #21 | |||
| 1905 | #22 | #30 | |||
| 1906 | #23 | #28 | |||
| 1907 | #22 | #28 | |||
| 1908 | #23 | #24 | |||
| 1909 | #21 | #28 | |||
| 1910 | #21 | #26 | |||
| 1911 | #20 | #29 | |||
| 1912 | #19 | #29 | |||
| 1913 | #19 | #29 | |||
| 1914 | #17 | #26 | |||
| 1915 | #15 | #36 | |||
| 1916 | #15 | #24 | |||
| 1917 | #14 | #37 | |||
| 1918 | #12 | #28 | |||
| 1919 | #12 | #30 | |||
| 1920 | #10 | #30 | |||
| 1921 | #10 | #28 | |||
| 1922 | #9 | #32 | |||
| 1923 | #9 | #27 | |||
| 1924 | #8 | #23 | |||
| 1925 | #8 | #22 | |||
| 1926 | #7 | #26 | |||
| 1927 | #6 | #28 | |||
| 1928 | #6 | #22 | |||
| 1929 | #6 | #22 | |||
| 1930 | #5 | #29 | |||
| 1931 | #5 | #27 | |||
| 1932 | #5 | #28 | |||
| 1933 | #5 | #19 | |||
| 1934 | #5 | #19 | |||
| 1935 | #5 | #20 | |||
| 1936 | #5 | #18 | |||
| 1937 | #5 | #18 | |||
| 1938 | #5 | #17 | |||
| 1939 | #5 | #20 | |||
| 1940 | #5 | #19 | |||
| 1941 | #5 | #17 | |||
| 1942 | #5 | #16 | |||
| 1943 | #5 | #15 | |||
| 1944 | #5 | #15 | |||
| 1945 | #5 | #10 | |||
| 1946 | #5 | #14 | |||
| 1947 | #5 | #11 | |||
| 1948 | #7 | #10 | |||
| 1949 | #7 | #17 | |||
| 1950 | #7 | #17 | |||
| 1951 | #7 | #19 | |||
| 1952 | #7 | #12 | |||
| 1953 | #7 | #14 | |||
| 1954 | #7 | #14 | |||
| 1955 | #7 | #12 | |||
| 1956 | #7 | #12 | |||
| 1957 | #8 | #11 | |||
| 1958 | #8 | #11 | |||
| 1959 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1960 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1961 | #8 | #11 | |||
| 1962 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1963 | #8 | #10 | |||
| 1964 | #8 | #10 | #24 | ||
| 1965 | #8 | #10 | #22 | ||
| 1966 | #8 | #9 | #27 | ||
| 1967 | #8 | #10 | #25 | ||
| 1968 | #8 | #9 | #28 | ||
| 1969 | #10 | #12 | #26 | ||
| 1970 | #10 | #10 | #25 | ||
| 1971 | #11 | #9 | #25 | ||
| 1972 | #14 | #10 | #28 | ||
| 1973 | #16 | #10 | #26 | ||
| 1974 | #17 | #11 | #29 | ||
| 1975 | #16 | #9 | #27 | ||
| 1976 | #19 | #11 | #28 | ||
| 1977 | #20 | #11 | #26 | ||
| 1978 | #21 | #11 | #27 | ||
| 1979 | #25 | #11 | #24 | ||
| 1980 | #26 | #13 | #29 | ||
| 1981 | #27 | #14 | #28 | ||
| 1982 | #27 | #12 | #29 | ||
| 1983 | #27 | #12 | #30 | ||
| 1984 | #27 | #14 | #34 | ||
| 1985 | #28 | #13 | #32 | ||
| 1986 | #29 | #17 | #20 | ||
| 1987 | #30 | #17 | #34 | ||
| 1988 | #32 | #18 | #31 | ||
| 1989 | #33 | #18 | #28 | ||
| 1990 | #35 | #27 | #28 | ||
| 1991 | #34 | #34 | #35 | #59 | |
| 1992 | #41 | #38 | #43 | #65 | |
| 1993 | #40 | #41 | #43 | #71 | |
| 1994 | #41 | #50 | #48 | #74 | |
| 1995 | #42 | #60 | #62 | #81 | |
| 1996 | #45 | #69 | #58 | #79 | |
| 1997 | #51 | #76 | #63 | #67 | #93 |
| 1998 | #56 | #87 | #78 | #73 | #99 |
| 1999 | #61 | #97 | #80 | #63 | #103 |
| 2000 | #65 | #107 | #108 | #83 | #111 |
| 2001 | #73 | #119 | #115 | #75 | #114 |
| 2002 | #77 | #143 | #133 | #83 | #133 |
| 2003 | #86 | #150 | #140 | #101 | #139 |
| 2004 | #92 | #171 | #132 | #111 | #139 |
| 2005 | #94 | #177 | #150 | #108 | #187 |
| 2006 | #99 | #191 | #170 | #125 | #185 |
| 2007 | #101 | #195 | #156 | #115 | #205 |
| 2008 | #108 | #202 | #158 | #125 | #185 |
| 2009 | #114 | #213 | #159 | #139 | #207 |
| 2010 | #125 | #225 | #184 | #125 | #236 |
| 2011 | #127 | #244 | #250 | #141 | #262 |
| 2012 | #123 | #253 | #177 | #130 | #238 |
| 2013 | #140 | #266 | #184 | #174 | #270 |
| 2014 | #141 | #277 | #158 | #150 | #262 |
| 2015 | #155 | #263 | #196 | #185 | #270 |
| 2016 | #160 | #292 | #205 | #153 | #283 |
| 2017 | #175 | #319 | #342 | #139 | #338 |
| 2018 | #187 | #297 | #325 | #204 | #309 |
| 2019 | #197 | #329 | #212 | #218 | #350 |
| 2020 | #208 | #359 | #275 | #221 | #393 |
| 2021 | #216 | #368 | #345 | #208 | #369 |
| 2022 | #219 | #365 | #393 | #206 | #416 |
| 2023 | #222 | #416 | #297 | #217 | #428 |
| 2024 | #233 | #429 | #236 | #439 | |
| 2025 | #234 | #444 | #254 | #235 | #502 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Richard
Names Similar to Richard
Nicknames for Richard
- Rich
- Rick
- Richie
- Dick
- Ricky
Famous People Named Richard
| Richard Nixon | 37th President of the United States |
| Richard Branson | Entrepreneur and Founder of Virgin Group |
| Richard Feynman | Physicist and Nobel Laureate |
| Richard Burton | Actor |
| Richard Gere | Actor |
| Richard Wagner | Composer |
| Richard Pryor | Comedian and Actor |
| Richard Wright | Author |
| Richard Dawkins | Biologist and Author |
| Richard Avedon | Photographer |
| Richard Harris | Actor |
| Richard Rodgers | Composer |
| Richard Stallman | Computer Programmer and Activist |
| Richard E. Grant | Actor |
| Richard Dreyfuss | Actor |
| Richard Madden | Actor |
| Richard Sherman | Football Player |
Characters Named Richard
| Richard Castle | Castle |
| Richard Riddick | Riddick |
| Richard Parker | Life of Pi |
| Richard Cypher | Sword of Truth series |
| Richard Gilmore | Gilmore Girls |
| Richard Hendricks | Silicon Valley |
| Richard Kimble | The Fugitive |
| Richard Mayhew | Neverwhere |
| Richard Sharpe | Sharpe series |
| Richard Rich | Robin Hood |
| Richard B. Riddick | Pitch Black |
| Richard Harrow | Boardwalk Empire |
| Richard Alpert | Lost |
| Richard Blaine | Casablanca |
| Richard F. Winters | Band of Brothers |
| Richard Webber | Grey's Anatomy |
| Richard Karinsky | Superbad |
| Richard Collier | Somewhere in Time |
| Richard Rick Castle | Castle |