Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1979

Riccardo

Meaning Spelling variant of Ricardo Gender Boy Rank 2025 #5,794

Spelling variant of Ricardo.

Rank 2025
#5,794
among boys · ↑1,383 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
16
named Riccardo
How common
1 in 106,755
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1979
37 babies
All-time total
1,576
#3,811 all-time among boys
First recorded
1913
in Social Security records

Riccardo popularity over time

1,576 babies have been named Riccardo since 1913, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1979Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
1900s – – – –
1910s 5 1 – #3,181
1920s 7 1 +40% #3,670
1930s 7 1 0% #3,058
1940s 40 4 +471% #2,101
1950s 206 21 +415% #1,356
1960s 244 24 +18% #1,439
1970s 270 27 +11% #1,531
1980s 258 26 -4% #1,802
1990s 197 20 -24% #2,745
2000s 132 13 -33% #4,429
2010s 130 13 -2% #4,153
2020s (to 2025) 80 13 +3% #5,794

The story of Riccardo

Riccardo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,794 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1913, 1,576 American babies have been named Riccardo. Its peak came in 1979, when 37 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Riccardo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Riccardo?

The median living Riccardo is about 43 years old; half are between 27 and 57. An estimated 1,400 people named Riccardo are alive in the United States today.

median 43 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Riccardo year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 16 #5,794
2024 12 #7,177
2023 14 #6,441
2022 16 #5,816
2021 12 #7,009
2020 10 #7,943
2019 14 #6,340
2018 12 #7,035
2017 11 #7,448
2016 8 #9,495
2015 10 #7,918
2014 15 #5,932
2013 24 #4,153
2012 14 #6,240
2011 10 #7,951
2010 12 #7,004
2009 13 #6,731
2008 20 #4,861
2007 11 #7,481
2006 17 #5,259
2005 12 #6,535
2004 10 #7,406
2003 10 #7,133
2002 13 #5,656
2001 18 #4,429
2000 8 #8,045
1995 27 #2,745
1990 24 #2,758
1985 22 #2,414
1980 31 #1,845
1975 18 #2,428
1970 29 #1,605
1965 25 #1,588
1960 24 #1,682
1955 20 #1,777
1950 14 #2,095
1945 – –
1940 – –
1935 – –
1930 – –
1925 7 #3,670
1920 – –
1915 – –
1910 – –
1905 – –
1900 – –
1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
1880 – –

Famous people named Riccardo

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Riccardo Scamarcio Riccardo Scamarcio Italian actor and producer (born 1979) Contemporary
  2. 2 Riccardo Patrese Riccardo Patrese Italian racing driver (born 1954) Contemporary
  3. 3 Riccardo Paletti Riccardo Paletti Italian racing driver (1958–1982) Contemporary
  4. 4 Riccardo Montolivo Riccardo Montolivo Italian footballer b. 1985 · Contemporary
  5. 5 Riccardo Muti Riccardo Muti Italian conductor (born 1941) Contemporary
  6. 6 Riccardo Cocciante Riccardo Cocciante Italian-French singer and songwriter (born 1946) Contemporary
  7. 7 Riccardo Ferri Italian footballer (born 1963) Contemporary
  8. 8 Riccardo Chailly Riccardo Chailly Italian conductor (born 1953) Contemporary
  9. 9 Riccardo Fogli Riccardo Fogli Italian singer (born 1947) Contemporary
  10. 10 Riccardo Morandi Riccardo Morandi Italian civil engineer 1902–1989 · Contemporary
  11. 11 Riccardo Riccò Riccardo Riccò Italian cyclist b. 1983 · Contemporary
  12. 12 Riccardo Giacconi Riccardo Giacconi Italian-American astrophysicist (1931–2018) Contemporary
  13. 13 Riccardo Saponara Riccardo Saponara Italian footballer b. 1991 · Contemporary
  14. 14 Riccardo Freda Riccardo Freda Italian film director 1909–1999 · Contemporary
  15. 15 Riccardo Broschi Riccardo Broschi Italian composer 1698–1756 · 17th century
  16. 16 Riccardo Drigo Riccardo Drigo Italian composer (1846–1930) 19th century
  17. 17 Riccardo Zandonai Riccardo Zandonai Italian composer (1883–1944) 19th century
  18. 18 Riccardo Carapellese Riccardo Carapellese Italian footballer and manager 1922–1995 · Contemporary
  19. 19 Riccardo Meggiorini Riccardo Meggiorini Italian footballer b. 1985 · Contemporary
  20. 20 Riccardo Bacchelli Riccardo Bacchelli Italian writer (1891–1985) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Riccardo, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Riccardo?

The median living Riccardo is about 43 years old. Half of all living Riccardos are between 27 and 57 years old.

How many people named Riccardo are alive today?

An estimated 1,400 people named Riccardo are alive in the United States, based on 1,576 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Riccardo mean?

Spelling variant of Ricardo.

How popular is the name Riccardo in 2025?

Riccardo ranked #5,794 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Riccardo?

1,576 babies have been named Riccardo in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Riccardo most popular?

Riccardo peaked in 1979, when 37 newborns received the name.

Is Riccardo a boy or girl name?

Riccardo is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Riccardo rising or falling?

Riccardo has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Riccardo?

Well-known people named Riccardo include Riccardo Scamarcio (actor), Riccardo Patrese (racing driver), Riccardo Paletti (racing driver).

Names like Riccardo

Names that sound and feel close to Riccardo: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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