Richard
Richard is a classic Germanic name meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong power,' derived from the elements 'ric' (ruler, power) and 'hard' (brave, strong). It has been borne by kings, warriors, and leaders throughout European history for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,484. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,165
- 2012: 3,029
- 2013: 2,800
- 2014: 2,888
- 2015: 2,688
- 2016: 2,525
- 2017: 2,286
- 2018: 2,138
- 2019: 1,990
- 2020: 1,828
- 2021: 1,783
- 2022: 1,688
- 2023: 1,645
- 2024: 1,544
- 2025: 1,505
- 2026 (projected): 1,484
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Rich history of kings and leaders adds gravitas to the name
- •Nickname 'Dick' has fallen out of favor but 'Rick' and 'Rich' remain popular
- •Timeless choice that works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Richard Nixon
37th President of the United States
Richard Branson
British entrepreneur and Virgin Group founder
Richard Feynman
Nobel Prize-winning physicist
Richard Gere
Actor
Statistics
2,577,552
Total births since 1880
1946
Peak year
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