Richy
Meaningpowerful ruler · English form of Richard
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,546 in 1962
5 babies were named Richy in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1948–2025
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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 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Richy, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Richy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRichy first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #1,546. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRichy has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningRichy is an English form of Richard, which means “powerful ruler”.
About the name Richy
Richy is a boy name of English origin meaning “powerful ruler”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-chy”. US birth records list Richy for boys from 1948 to 2025, in 68 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #1,546 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 392,157 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 100,000 boys |
| 1970s | 4.7 | 211,864 boys |
| 1980s | 4.0 | 251,889 boys |
| 1990s | 6.0 | 168,067 boys |
| 2000s | 4.8 | 208,333 boys |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
Other spellings of Richy
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 Richy
What does the name Richy mean?
Richy means “powerful ruler” in English, as a form of Richard.
What is the origin of the name Richy?
Richy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Richy a boy or girl name?
Richy is a boy name.
How popular is the name Richy?
Richy ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#1,546).