Richelle
3 countries#10107 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Richelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,456 births recorded 1942–2025 · currently #10107 · peaked in 1969 with 281 births
Most common in: California, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
97 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 1996 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
97 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11 births recorded 2006–2015 · peaked in 2006 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Richelle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2978 | — |
| 2007 | #2992 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #2957 | ↑35 |
| 2009 | #2672 | ↑285 |
| 2010 | #3123 | ↓451 |
| 2011 | #4244 | ↓1121 |
| 2012 | #3644 | ↑600 |
| 2013 | #4243 | ↓599 |
| 2014 | #5797 | ↓1554 |
| 2015 | #5288 | ↑509 |
| 2016 | #5985 | ↓697 |
| 2017 | #5191 | ↑794 |
| 2018 | #6010 | ↓819 |
| 2019 | #8597 | ↓2587 |
| 2020 | #7559 | ↑1038 |
| 2021 | #6414 | ↑1145 |
| 2022 | #7281 | ↓867 |
| 2023 | #9616 | ↓2335 |
| 2024 | #12161 | ↓2545 |
| 2025 | #10107 | ↑2054 |
Frequently asked questions about Richelle
Is Richelle a popular name?
Yes — Richelle currently ranks #10107 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Richelle more common for boys or girls?
Richelle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Richelle most popular?
Richelle peaked in 1969 in United States, with 281 recorded births that year.
Is Richelle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Richelle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4622 in 1942 to #10107 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Richelle?
At least 8,564 babies have been recorded with the name Richelle across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Richelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Richelle appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Richelle?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Richelle include Riki.
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