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.