boy's name
Ritchard
RICH-erd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 82
Ritchard is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1967, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1927.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ritchard Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Ritchard?
In 2000, Ritchard was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ritchard
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ritchard Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ritchard over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ritchard
- English RICH-erd
Sibling Names for Ritchard
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ritchard — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ritchard
How popular is the name Ritchard?
In 2000, Ritchard was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ritchard a girl's or a boy's name?
Ritchard is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ritchard?
Ritchard has 2 syllables.
When was Ritchard most popular?
Ritchard peaked in 1967, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.