Total births
58
Girls' name · since 1972
Richanda
Richanda has 58 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 58
- total births
- 1972–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
58 girls have been named Richanda since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Richanda has been recorded 58 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1993.
- 58 total births
- 1972–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
58 girls have been named Richanda since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 58
- total births
- 1972–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Richanda was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
8 babies were named Richanda in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Richanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Richanda splits its recorded history at 1985: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Richanda at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Richanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1993
- Peak year (1986)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Richanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Richanda's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Richanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 24 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Richanda? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 58 babies named Richanda. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 8 births.
When was Richanda most popular? ▼
Richanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Richanda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Richanda since 1972 -- 22 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Richanda? ▼
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 Richanda's data
- Richanda's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1990s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Richanda
Nearby Names Like Richanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Richanda
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 Richanda side by side: Richanda vs Richard Richanda vs Richelle Richanda vs Ricki
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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, 1972–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Richanda: Baby Name Since 1972 - 58 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/richanda. 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 Richanda 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.