Richmon
From an Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "rich protector" or "strong defender".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Richmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Richmon today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Richmon births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Richmon. 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 Richmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#4,849
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Richmon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Richmon 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 Richmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Richmon
The name Richmon is believed to have originated from the Old English language, specifically in the regions of Wessex and Kent during the Anglo-Saxon period, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries. It is derived from the combination of the Old English word "ric," meaning "powerful" or "wealthy," and the suffix "-mon," which was a common ending for personal names during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Richmon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Richmon holding lands in the county of Somerset.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Richmon de Beaumont was recorded as a Norman nobleman who held lands in Leicestershire and Warwickshire. He is mentioned in several chronicles and charters from that period.
During the Middle Ages, the name Richmon was relatively common among the noble classes and landowners in England. One prominent individual bearing this name was Richmon de Stafford, a 13th-century knight and lord of the manor of Stafford. He participated in the Barons' War against King Henry III and is mentioned in various historical accounts of the time.
In the 15th century, a notable example is Richmon Neville, a member of the powerful Neville family in northern England. He served as a military commander during the Wars of the Roses and was involved in several pivotal battles, such as the Battle of Towton in 1461.
Another significant figure with the name Richmon was Richmon Wentworth, a 16th-century English politician and courtier who served under King Henry VIII. He held various positions, including Lord Chamberlain and Lord Privy Seal, and played a crucial role in the dissolution of the monasteries during the English Reformation.
While the name Richmon has its roots in Old English, it has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, with varying spellings and adaptations. However, its origins can be traced back to the powerful and wealthy connotations of the Anglo-Saxon era in England.
People
Richmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Richmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Richmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Richmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Richmon 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 - US residents.
Is Richmon a common name?
We classify Richmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Richmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Richmon was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Richmon is about 0 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 Richmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Richmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Richmon 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 Richmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Richmon 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 Richmon 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 Richmon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.