Richardson
Meaningson of Richard · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,387 in 1928
10 babies were named Richardson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Richardson, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Richardson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRichardson first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1928, when it ranked #2,387. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Richardson means “son of Richard”.
About the name Richardson
Richardson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Richard”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Richardson for boys from 1919 to 2025, in 76 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #2,387 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 392,157 boys |
| 1930s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1940s | 1.9 | 537,634 boys |
| 1950s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1970s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 210,084 boys |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2000s | 6.0 | 167,785 boys |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 178,571 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 Richardson
What does the name Richardson mean?
Richardson means “son of Richard” in English.
What is the origin of the name Richardson?
Richardson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Richardson a boy or girl name?
Richardson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Richardson?
Richardson ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1928 (#2,387).