Total births
669
Boys' name · since 1919
Richardson
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 669 babies named Richardson, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6520
- among boys today
- 669
- born since 1919
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Richardson currently ranks #6520 among boys' names in America, with 669 babies recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Richardson has been recorded 669 times among boys since 1919, currently ranked #6520 nationally and more common than 54% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2025.
- #6520 among boys today
- 669 born since 1919
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Richardson is currently the #6520 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 669 born since 1919, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6520
- among boys today
- 669
- born since 1919
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Richardson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6520
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Richardson was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
16 babies were named Richardson in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Richardson compares
669 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Richardson's all-time total is 82% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Richardson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 669 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Richardson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Richardson splits its recorded history at 1986: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1923 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Richardson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#6,520
Active since
1919
Richardson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Richardson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Richardson's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Richardson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 8
1910s
8 births
- 1920s 28
1920s
28 births
- 1930s 21
1930s
21 births
- 1940s 27
1940s
27 births
- 1950s
1950s
57 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
- 1970s
1970s
48 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s
2000s
119 births
- 2010s
2010s
96 births
- 2020s
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 119 births (18% of all-time use).
How Richardson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Richardson's total volume
Richardson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Richardson by state
Where Richardson concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Richardson? ▼
Richardson has been given to 669 babies in the U.S. since 1919, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6520 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 2000, its single highest year.
When was Richardson most popular? ▼
Richardson was most popular in the 2000s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Richardson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Richardson are Florida (68 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Richardson been used? ▼
Records for Richardson go back to 1919, giving 107 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Richardson? ▼
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 Richardson's data
- Richardson's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (119 total births) through the 2020s (58) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Richardsons (68 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Richardson
Nearby Names Like Richardson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Richardson
Richard Boy
#233 2,577,552 births
Ricky Boy
#827 223,145 births
Ricardo Boy
#373 146,456 births
Rick Boy
#2928 81,829 births
Rickey Boy
#2760 61,717 births
Compare Richardson side by side: Richardson vs Richard Richardson vs Ricky Richardson vs Ricardo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Richardson
Westly #6519
941 births · Peak 1980
Jeffry #6521
15,400 births · Peak 1956
Mckenzie #6518
2,266 births · Peak 1996
Rayvon #6522
2,059 births · Peak 2001
Everton #6517
578 births · Peak 1988
Blakely #6523
1,234 births · Peak 1990
Even #6516
555 births · Peak 2008
Josemaria #6524
781 births · Peak 2021
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1919–2025 (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. "Richardson: #6520 Boys' Name - 669 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/richardson. 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 Richardson 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 June 2026.