Richardean
A feminine name meaning "descendant of the mighty ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Richardean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Richardean today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Richardean births was 1946 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Richardean. 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 Richardean is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Richardeans were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Richardean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1946
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1955 SSA rank
#5,700
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Richardean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Richardean from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 22 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
Richardean 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 Richardean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Richardeans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Richardean
The given name Richardean is believed to have originated from the Old French language, specifically from the Normandy region of France, during the 11th century. It is derived from the Germanic name Richard, which means "brave power" or "powerful leader." The name Richardean is a variation or diminutive form of Richard, with the addition of the suffix "-ean."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Richardean can be traced back to a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a knight named Richardean de Montfort. This knight is believed to have fought in the Third Crusade under the leadership of King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Richardean. One of the most prominent figures was Richardean de Cluny (1075-1126), a French Benedictine monk and reformer who played a significant role in the revival of monastic life in the 12th century. He was known for his strict adherence to the Benedictine Rule and his efforts to combat simony and clerical corruption within the Church.
Another notable figure was Richardean de Fournival (c. 1201-1260), a French scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics such as love, ethics, and moral philosophy. His most famous work, "Bestiaire d'Amour" (The Bestiary of Love), was a popular allegorical work that explored the nature of love and courtly manners.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Richardean de Semilly (c. 1205-1270), a French trouvère (lyric poet) who composed numerous chansons and lais. His works were widely appreciated during his lifetime and contributed to the development of courtly love poetry in medieval France.
During the Renaissance period, Richardean de Vauvenargues (1715-1747) was a prominent French moralist and essayist. His work "Introduction à la connaissance de l'esprit humain" (Introduction to the Knowledge of the Human Mind) was highly influential and explored themes of virtue, morality, and the human condition.
Another notable figure bearing the name Richardean was Richardean de Bury (1287-1345), an English philosopher, scholar, and bibliophile who served as the tutor to King Edward III of England. He is best known for his work "Philobiblon," a treatise on the love of books and the importance of libraries, which is considered one of the earliest works on bibliomania.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Richardean. While the name may not be as common today, its rich history and connections to various notable figures across different eras and fields make it a fascinating and historically significant name.
People
Richardean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Richardean 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
Richardean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Richardean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Richardean 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Richardean a common name?
We classify Richardean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 45 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Richardean most popular?
The single biggest year for Richardean was 1946, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Richardean is about 76 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 Richardean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Richardean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Richardean in the SSA data are female. 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 Richardean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Richardean 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 Richardean 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 people are called Richardean?
Want to know how many people share the name Richardean? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.