Boy · #6,237 in 2026

Richards

Name: Popularity of the name Richards in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Richards, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,237

Peak Rank

#2,588 (1925)

Total Babies

119

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1983

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#2588

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Richards

Richards first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 11 Richardss were born — ranking #2,588 that year. As of 2026, Richards ranks #6,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Richardss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Richards

Phonetically similar names — useful when Richards is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Rushers
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Rivers
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Richards

What does the name Richards mean?

Richards is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Richards in 2026?

In 2026, Richards ranks #6,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Richards most popular?

Richards reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,588 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Richards a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Richards is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Richards?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Richards include Swan, Dabney, Lonzy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Richards

Richards is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Richards's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,588. Use the chart and map above to compare Richards's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.