Richmond: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#5,563

among boys · ↑1,179 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Richmond

How common

1 in 100,475

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1921

73 babies

All-time total

4,305

#1,966 all-time among boys

First recorded

1880

in Social Security records

Richmond popularity over time

4,305 babies have been named Richmond since 1880, 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	98	10	–	#510
1890s	116	12	+18%	#433
1900s	123	12	+6%	#561
1910s	394	39	+220%	#725
1920s	533	53	+35%	#798
1930s	390	39	-27%	#952
1940s	397	40	+2%	#1,000
1950s	403	40	+2%	#982
1960s	322	32	-20%	#1,080
1970s	334	33	+4%	#1,204
1980s	276	28	-17%	#1,855
1990s	339	34	+23%	#1,697
2000s	245	25	-28%	#2,978
2010s	230	23	-6%	#3,868
2020s (to 2025)	105	18	-24%	#3,896

The story of Richmond

Richmond is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,563 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 4,305 American babies have been named Richmond. Its peak came in 1921, when 73 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

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

How old are people named Richmond?

The median living Richmond is about 45 years old; half are between 26 and 65. An estimated 2,300 people named Richmond 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.

Richmond year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	17	#5,563
2024	13	#6,742
2023	13	#6,815
2022	15	#6,084
2021	28	#3,896
2020	19	#4,995
2019	20	#4,929
2018	26	#4,081
2017	23	#4,432
2016	24	#4,289
2015	24	#4,264
2014	27	#3,868
2013	17	#5,348
2012	26	#3,982
2011	23	#4,327
2010	20	#4,804
2009	23	#4,397
2008	21	#4,672
2007	17	#5,387
2006	21	#4,476
2005	28	#3,510
2004	27	#3,522
2003	28	#3,348
2002	24	#3,645
2001	26	#3,390
2000	30	#2,978
1995	25	#2,908
1990	48	#1,697
1985	26	#2,163
1980	22	#2,348
1975	25	#1,933
1970	48	#1,204
1965	28	#1,476
1960	32	#1,425
1955	38	#1,237
1950	41	#1,120
1945	37	#1,069
1940	40	#1,030
1935	37	#1,074
1930	51	#955
1925	49	#980
1920	35	#1,230
1915	54	#842
1910	16	#777
1905	9	#905
1900	15	#675
1895	10	#733
1890	5	#1,128
1885	9	#686
1880	8	#733

Famous people named Richmond

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

1 Richmond K. Turner American admiral (1885–1961) 19th century
2 Richmond Forson Footballer (born 1980) Contemporary
3 Richmond Landon American high jumper (1898–1971) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Richmond?

The median living Richmond is about 45 years old. Half of all living Richmonds are between 26 and 65 years old.

How many people named Richmond are alive today?

An estimated 2,300 people named Richmond are alive in the United States, based on 4,305 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Richmond mean?

From Middle English Rychemund, from a name cognate to French Richemont (“town in Normandy”).

How popular is the name Richmond in 2025?

Richmond ranked #5,563 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Richmond?

4,305 babies have been named Richmond in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Richmond most popular?

Richmond peaked in 1921, when 73 newborns received the name.

Is Richmond a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Richmond rising or falling?

Richmond is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Richmond?

Well-known people named Richmond include Richmond K. Turner (military personnel), Richmond Forson (soccer player), Richmond Landon (athlete).

Names like Richmond

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

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