Richardd
Of German origin, meaning "powerful ruler" or "brave power".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Richardd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Richardd today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Richardd births was 1957 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Richardd. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Richardd is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Richardds were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Richardd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1957
9 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1959 SSA rank
#4,457
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Richardd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Richardd by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Richardd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 | 0 | 31 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Richardd
The name Richardd is derived from the Germanic name Richard, which itself is a compound of the words "ric" meaning "rule" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." The original Germanic form of the name was Ricohard or Richart. It is believed to have originated in the 8th century among the Frankish people of modern-day France and Germany.
The name Richard gained widespread popularity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who ruled as King of England from 1189 to 1199. He was a central figure in the Third Crusade and is remembered for his military prowess and chivalry.
Another notable Richard was Richard III, who reigned as King of England from 1483 to 1485. His controversial reign and eventual defeat by Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 were dramatized by William Shakespeare in his play "Richard III."
In the realm of religion, Saint Richard of Chichester was a 13th-century English bishop known for his piety and generosity towards the poor. He was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1262.
The name Richardd also has a connection to the world of literature. Richard de Bury, an English philosopher and bibliophile who lived in the 14th century, is credited with writing one of the earliest texts on book collecting, titled "Philobiblon."
Moving forward in history, Richard Wagner, the renowned German composer who lived from 1813 to 1883, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of Western classical music. His operas, such as "Der Ring des Nibelungen" and "Tristan und Isolde," are considered masterpieces of the Romantic era.
While the spelling "Richardd" is not common, the name Richard has remained popular throughout the centuries, with variations such as Rick, Ricky, and Dick being used as nicknames or diminutives.
People
Richardd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Richardd as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Richardd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Richardd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Richardd going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Richardd a common name?
We classify Richardd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Richardd most popular?
The single biggest year for Richardd was 1957, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Richardd is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Richardd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Richardd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Richardd in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Richardd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Richardd in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Richardd can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Richardd?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Richardd on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.