Richand
A masculine name derived from the elements "rich" and "hard", suggesting strength or power.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Richand. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Richand today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Richand births was 1934 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Richand. 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
- • The typical person named Richand is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Richands were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Richand. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1934
5 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,113
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Richand: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Richand 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 Richand during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Richand
The name Richand is an English given name with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. Its etymology can be traced back to the Germanic name Richard, which is derived from the Old German words "ric" meaning "power" or "ruler" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy."
Richand is a variation of the more common spelling of Richard, which first appeared in written records around the 12th century. It is believed to have emerged as a diminutive or nickname form of the name Richard, likely used as a familiar or affectionate form among families or close acquaintances.
While the name Richand itself does not appear to have been prominently featured in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root name, Richard, has a rich history and associations. For instance, in the Bible, the name Richard is mentioned in the book of Revelation as one of the seven angels who stands before God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Richand can be found in the English parish records from the 14th century. Notable historical figures who bore this name include Richand de Bury, an English bibliophile and writer who lived in the 14th century and served as the Bishop of Durham from 1333 to 1345.
Another prominent individual with the name Richand was Richand de Camville, a 13th-century English nobleman and High Sheriff of Lincolnshire. He played a significant role in the baronial rebellion against King John in the early 13th century.
In the realm of literature, Richand Feverel is a character in the novel "The Ordeal of Richard Feverel" by George Meredith, published in 1859. This work explores themes of idealism, love, and the complexities of human nature.
Richand Parry, born in 1560, was a Welsh clergyman and translator who played a crucial role in the translation of the Bible into Welsh, known as the Bishop's Bible.
Richand Verstegan, born in 1548, was a renowned English antiquarian and writer who published works on the history and culture of the Low Countries and England during the Renaissance period.
These examples illustrate the historical presence and usage of the name Richand, although it has become less common in modern times compared to its root name, Richard.
People
Richand + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Richand as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Richand: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Richand?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Richand 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Richand a common name?
We classify Richand as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Richand most popular?
The single biggest year for Richand was 1934, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Richand is about 87 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 Richand in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Richand a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Richand 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 Richand still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Richand 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 Richand 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 common is the name Richand?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Richand on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.