Total births
738
Girls' name · since 1910
Ricarda
738 babies named Ricarda in U.S. Social Security records since 1910, with the highest year being 1954. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 738
- total births
- 1910–2002
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Ricarda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 738 have been recorded since 1910.
Social Security Administration records show Ricarda recorded 738 times among girls since 1910, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 2002.
- 738 total births
- 1910–2002 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
738 girls have been named Ricarda since 1910, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2002.
- 738
- total births
- 1910–2002
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Ricarda was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
24 babies were named Ricarda in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Ricarda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ricarda's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1954 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ricarda at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Ricarda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–2002
- Peak year (1954)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Ricarda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Ricarda's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Ricarda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 54
1910s
54 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s
1930s
74 births
- 1940s
1940s
101 births
- 1950s
1950s
146 births
- 1960s
1960s
84 births
- 1970s
1970s
70 births
- 1980s
1980s
60 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 146 births (20% of all-time use).
How Ricarda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ricarda's total volume
Ricarda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ricarda by state
Where Ricarda concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 161 | 21.8% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Ricarda's total US births 21.8%
Even split
161 of 738 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ricarda? ▼
738 babies have been named Ricarda since 1910. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1954 with 24 births.
When was Ricarda most popular? ▼
Ricarda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Ricarda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ricarda are Texas (161 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Ricarda been used? ▼
Records for Ricarda go back to 1910, giving 93 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Ricarda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Richard, Richelle, Ricki, Ricky, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ricarda's data
- Ricarda's decade-level peak was the 1950s (146 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Ricardas (161 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ricarda
Nearby Names Like Ricarda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ricarda
Richard Girl
9,530 births
Richelle Girl
#12308 8,456 births
Ricki Girl
#4914 4,442 births
Ricky Girl
#9636 1,944 births
Rickie Girl
#8982 1,854 births
Compare Ricarda side by side: Ricarda vs Richard Ricarda vs Richelle Ricarda vs Ricki
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1910–2002 (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. "Ricarda: Baby Name Since 1910 - 738 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ricarda. 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 Ricarda 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.