Richardson
2 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Richardson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
669 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 2000 with 16 births
Most common in: Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
80 births recorded 1986–2020 · peaked in 2005 with 7 births
Most common in: Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Richardson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #5578 | — |
| 2006 | #6904 | ↓1326 |
| 2007 | #5661 | ↑1243 |
| 2008 | #6763 | ↓1102 |
| 2009 | #10994 | ↓4231 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↑1301 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↑4260 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓2725 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑1132 |
| 2014 | #8130 | ↓1104 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓3956 |
| 2016 | #6053 | ↑6033 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↓2787 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↓830 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↑2027 |
| 2021 | #7587 | ↑56 |
| 2022 | #7262 | ↑325 |
| 2023 | #6220 | ↑1042 |
| 2024 | #6469 | ↓249 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↓1210 |
Frequently asked questions about Richardson
Is Richardson a popular name?
Yes — Richardson currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Richardson more common for boys or girls?
Richardson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Richardson most popular?
Richardson peaked in 2000 in United States, with 16 recorded births that year.
Is Richardson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Richardson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3115 in 1919 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Richardson?
At least 749 babies have been recorded with the name Richardson across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Richardson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Richardson appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Richardson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Richardson include Rishab.
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