Richards
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1912
0 babies were named Richards in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryRichards first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #2,269.
About the name Richards
Richards is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-rds”. US birth records list Richards for boys from 1912 to 1983, in 19 of those 72 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,269 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1983, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.9 | 257,235 boys |
| 1920s | 2.2 | 446,429 boys |
| 1930s | 2.4 | 413,223 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,282,051 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,564,103 boys |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Richards
What is the origin of the name Richards?
Richards has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Richards a boy or girl name?
Richards is a boy name.
How popular is the name Richards?
Richards is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1983. It peaked at #2,269 in 1912.