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Richard

Richard is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Richard?

Recorded births named Richard by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,587,082 births
England & Wales since 1996	8,532 births
Ireland since 1964	11,345 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Richard's popularity over time

Babies named Richard per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1946 (58,990/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (1,089/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1986 (386/yr).

When was Richard popular?

Richard reached its peak in 1946, when it was the #6 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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