Ichard
Derived from the Germanic name Richard, a masculine name meaning "brave ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Ichard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ichard today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ichard births was 1957 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ichard. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ichard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1957
5 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1983 SSA rank
#6,670
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Ichard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ichard from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ichard by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ichard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ichard
The name Ichard has its origins in the ancient Germanic language family, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a variation of the name Richard, which is derived from the Germanic words "ric" meaning "ruler" and "hard" meaning "strong" or "hardy."
In its original form, the name Ichard was likely pronounced with a hard "ch" sound, similar to the modern German pronunciation of "Richard." The earliest recorded instances of this spelling can be found in medieval records and documents from various regions of Europe, particularly in areas where Germanic languages and dialects were prevalent.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ichard was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century. He served as a trusted advisor to Charlemagne, the renowned ruler of the Carolingian Empire. Another notable figure was Ichard of Verdun, a 10th-century bishop and ecclesiastical writer who played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of his time.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Ichard was particularly popular among the nobility and ruling classes of various Germanic kingdoms and principalities. It was often associated with strength, leadership, and military prowess. One notable bearer of this name was Ichard the Bold, a 12th-century count of Ardenne who was renowned for his bravery in battle and his skill as a military commander.
In the later medieval period, the name Ichard continued to be used across Europe, though with varying spellings and pronunciations. One prominent figure was Ichard of Bury, a 14th-century English scholar and bibliophile who served as the tutor to the future King Edward III. He was renowned for his vast collection of books and his contributions to the intellectual life of his time.
Another noteworthy individual was Ichard Plantagenet, a member of the English royal family who lived in the 15th century. He was the son of Richard, Duke of York, and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the Houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English throne.
Throughout history, the name Ichard has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including noblemen, scholars, religious figures, and even artists. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a name with a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the Germanic linguistic and cultural traditions of medieval Europe.
People
Ichard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ichard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ichard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ichard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ichard going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Ichard a common name?
We classify Ichard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ichard most popular?
The single biggest year for Ichard was 1957, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ichard is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ichard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ichard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ichard in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ichard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ichard in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ichard can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ichard?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Ichard at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.