Ricardo is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #375 in 2024 with 865 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 3,044 births ranking #126. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 70.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,983 boys born was named Ricardo. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ricardo is a flowing international form of Richard meaning brave ruler. It feels warm, established, and full of character.
The name spread through Iberian and Latin American naming traditions and remains one of the most recognisable forms in the Richard family. Its sound gives it more softness than the English form while keeping the same strong root.