Boy · #8,237 in 2026

Ryszard

Ryszard is the Polish equivalent of "Richard", and may refer to:Ryszard Andrzejewski, Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer Ryszard Bakst (1926–1999), Polish and British pianist and piano teacher of Jewish/Polish/Russian origin Ryszard Bartel (1897–1982), Polish engineer, aircraft designer, pioneer and aviator Ryszard Bender (1932–2016), Polish politician and historian, specialist in the…

Current Rank
#8,237
Peak Rank
#3,836 (1970)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
1991
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#3836
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ryszard

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ryszard is the Polish equivalent of "Richard", and may refer to:Ryszard Andrzejewski, Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer Ryszard Bakst (1926–1999), Polish and British pianist and piano teacher of Jewish/Polish/Russian origin Ryszard Bartel (1897–1982), Polish engineer, aircraft designer, pioneer and aviator Ryszard Bender (1932–2016), Polish politician and historian, specialist in the…

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The Story of Ryszard

Ryszard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 7 Ryszards were born — ranking #3,836 that year. As of 2026, Ryszard ranks #8,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Ryszards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ryszard

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ryszard 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ryszard

What does the name Ryszard mean?
Ryszard is the Polish equivalent of "Richard", and may refer to:Ryszard Andrzejewski, Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer Ryszard Bakst (1926–1999), Polish and British pianist and piano teacher of Jewish/Polish/Russian origin Ryszard Bartel (1897–1982), Polish engineer, aircraft designer, pioneer and aviator Ryszard Bender (1932–2016), Polish politician and historian, specialist in the…
How popular is Ryszard in 2026?
In 2026, Ryszard ranks #8,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ryszard most popular?
Ryszard reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #3,836 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Ryszard a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ryszard is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ryszard?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryszard include Mikle, Vonzell, Gralin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ryszard

Ryszard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Ryszard's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #3,836. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryszard'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.