Total births
419
Boys' name · since 1930
Ricard
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 419 babies named Ricard, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 419
- total births
- 1930–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Ricard sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 419 recorded since 1930.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ricard has been recorded 419 times among boys since 1930, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 1994.
- 419 total births
- 1930–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
419 boys have been named Ricard since 1930, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 419
- total births
- 1930–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Ricard was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
18 babies were named Ricard in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Ricard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ricard's full recorded timeline at 1968, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1930, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ricard at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Ricard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–1994
- Peak year (1990)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Ricard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Ricard's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Ricard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 30
1940s
30 births
- 1950s
1950s
72 births
- 1960s
1960s
110 births
- 1970s
1970s
62 births
- 1980s
1980s
94 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 110 births (26% of all-time use).
Ricard by state
Where Ricard concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 4.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Ricard's total US births 4.1%
Even split
17 of 419 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ricard? ▼
Ricard has been given to 419 babies in the U.S. since 1930, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 18 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Ricard most popular? ▼
Ricard was most popular in the 1960s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Ricard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ricard are California (17 births), New York (11 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Ricard been used? ▼
Ricard has been recorded in Social Security data since 1930, spanning 65 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Ricard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Richard, Ricky, Ricardo, Rick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ricard's data
- Ricard's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (110 total births) through the 1990s (40) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ricards (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ricard
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ricard
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1930–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ricard: Baby Name Since 1930 - 419 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ricard. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ricard draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.