Richard is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #234 in 2025 with 1,505 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 8,180 births ranking #45. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,135 boys born was named Richard. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.