Ricardo
Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'. This classic Romance language name carries a strong, sophisticated presence with deep historical roots.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 818. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,635
- 2012: 1,567
- 2013: 1,430
- 2014: 1,462
- 2015: 1,340
- 2016: 1,297
- 2017: 1,168
- 2018: 1,125
- 2019: 1,018
- 2020: 963
- 2021: 946
- 2022: 920
- 2023: 876
- 2024: 871
- 2025: 833
- 2026 (projected): 818
Good to Know
- •Popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries
- •Easy to pronounce across multiple languages
- •Has accessible English nicknames like Ricky or Rick
- •Carries a sophisticated, international appeal
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Statistics
146,456
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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