boy's name
Richelieu
ree-shuh-LYUH (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 25
Richelieu is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1923, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1923.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Richelieu Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Richelieu?
In 1963, Richelieu was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Richelieu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Richelieu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Richelieu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Richelieu
- French ree-shuh-LYUH
Sibling Names for Richelieu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Richelieu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Richelieu
Is Richelieu a girl's or a boy's name?
Richelieu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Richelieu?
Richelieu has 3 syllables.
When was Richelieu most popular?
Richelieu peaked in 1923, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.