Richardson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#8,110

among boys · ↓1,369 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Richardson

How common

1 in 170,808

boys born in 2025

Peak year

2000

16 babies

All-time total

669

#6,625 all-time among boys

First recorded

1919

in Social Security records

Richardson popularity over time

669 babies have been named Richardson since 1919, 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

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	8	1	–	#3,327
1920s	28	3	+250%	#2,500
1930s	21	2	-25%	#2,820
1940s	27	3	+29%	#2,868
1950s	57	6	+111%	#2,790
1960s	30	3	-47%	#3,599
1970s	48	5	+60%	#3,763
1980s	88	9	+83%	#3,411
1990s	89	9	+1%	#4,487
2000s	119	12	+34%	#4,744
2010s	96	10	-19%	#5,624
2020s (to 2025)	58	10	+1%	#6,442

The story of Richardson

Richardson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,110 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1919, 669 American babies have been named Richardson. Its peak came in 2000, when 16 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Richardson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Richardson?

The median living Richardson is about 27 years old; half are between 14 and 43. An estimated 600 people named Richardson are alive in the United States today.

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

Richardson year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#8,110
2024	13	#6,741
2023	14	#6,442
2022	11	#7,644
2021	10	#8,039
2020	–	–
2019	10	#8,086
2018	7	#10,505
2017	8	#9,503
2016	14	#6,279
2015	5	#13,617
2014	9	#8,642
2013	11	#7,449
2012	9	#8,730
2011	16	#5,624
2010	7	#10,518
2009	6	#12,155
2008	12	#7,103
2007	15	#5,852
2006	11	#7,317
2005	14	#5,813
2004	14	#5,734
2003	10	#7,134
2002	11	#6,429
2001	10	#6,828
2000	16	#4,744
1995	9	#6,308
1990	–	–
1985	5	#7,364
1980	7	#5,390
1975	5	#6,136
1970	8	#3,763
1965	5	#4,324
1960	–	–
1955	6	#3,805
1950	5	#4,104
1945	–	–
1940	7	#3,077
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	5	#4,757
1920	6	#4,189
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Richardson?

The median living Richardson is about 27 years old. Half of all living Richardsons are between 14 and 43 years old.

How many people named Richardson are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Richardson are alive in the United States, based on 669 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Richardson mean?

Richardson is a masculine given name borne by:Richardson Clover (1846–1919), United States rear admiral and director of naval intelligence Richardson Dilworth, mayor of Philadelphia (1956–1962) Richardson Hitchins, American boxer

How popular is the name Richardson in 2025?

Richardson ranked #8,110 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Richardson?

669 babies have been named Richardson in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Richardson most popular?

Richardson peaked in 2000, when 16 newborns received the name.

Is Richardson a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Richardson rising or falling?

Richardson is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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