Rich
Every Rich since 1880 — 4,407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rich
Rich is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,017 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,407 American babies have been named Rich. Its peak came in 1962, when 256 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Rich stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rich year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,017 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,056 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,976 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,855 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,406 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,397 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,699 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,772 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,654 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,505 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,241 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,440 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,126 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,729 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,623 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,475 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,268 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,164 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,769 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,756 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,031 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,559 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,576 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,888 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,260 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,343 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,816 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,039 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,576 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,068 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,345 |
| 1970 | 65 | #1,012 |
| 1965 | 166 | #592 |
| 1960 | 231 | #526 |
| 1955 | 24 | #1,602 |
| 1950 | 22 | #1,606 |
| 1945 | 26 | #1,321 |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,787 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,898 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,188 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,785 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,034 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #976 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,071 |
| 1880 | 8 | #732 |
Famous people named Rich
- Rich Moore Film director · b. 1963
- Rich Franklin Martial arts · b. 1974
- Rich Brian Singer · b. 1999
- Rich Sommer Actor · b. 1978
- Rich Swann Wrestler · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rich in 2025?
Rich ranked #4,017 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rich?
4,407 babies have been named Rich in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rich most popular?
Rich peaked in 1962, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Rich a boy or girl name?
Rich is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rich rising or falling?
Rich is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rich?
Well-known people named Rich include Rich Moore (film director), Rich Franklin (martial arts), Rich Brian (singer).