Total births
45
Girls' name · since 1924
Richardean
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Richardean, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1924–1955
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Richardean is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 45 have been recorded since 1924.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Richardean has been recorded 45 times among girls since 1924, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 1955.
- 45 total births
- 1924–1955 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 girls have been named Richardean since 1924, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1955.
- 45
- total births
- 1924–1955
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Richardean was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
7 babies were named Richardean in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Richardean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Richardean splits its recorded history at 1950: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1937 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1946 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Richardean at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Richardean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1955
- Peak year (1946)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Richardean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Richardean's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Richardean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 22 births (49% of all-time use).
Richardean by state
Where Richardean concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 5 | 11.1% |
South Carolina share of Richardean's total US births 11.1%
5 of 45 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Richardean? ▼
Richardean has been given to 45 babies in the U.S. since 1924, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1955. 7 babies were born in 1946, its single highest year.
When was Richardean most popular? ▼
Richardean was most popular in the 1950s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Richardean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Richardean are South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Richardean been used? ▼
Records for Richardean go back to 1924, giving 32 years of history through 1955.
What names are similar to Richardean? ▼
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 Richardean's data
- South Carolina records the most Richardeans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Richardean
Nearby Names Like Richardean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Richardean
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Rickie Girl
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Compare Richardean side by side: Richardean vs Richard Richardean vs Richelle Richardean 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, 1924–1955 (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. "Richardean: Baby Name Since 1924 - 45 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/richardean. 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 Richardean 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.