Richard is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #398 in 2024 with 102 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,089 births ranking #62. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 90.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,723 boys born was named Richard. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Richard is a major historic classic meaning brave ruler. It has a long, weighty history but still feels clear and dependable.
The name has been prominent in medieval Europe, English royalty, and wider literature for centuries. Even when less fashionable, it has remained deeply familiar.