Richard is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14897 in 2009 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 29 births ranking #3805. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 75.9%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 262,410 girls born was named Richard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.