Richon
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "rich" or "powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Richon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Richon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Richon births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Richon. 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 Richon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,390
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Richon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Richon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 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
Richon 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 Richon 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 Richon
The name Richon finds its origins in ancient Hebrew, derived from the word 'reishon' which translates to 'first' or 'foremost.' This name likely emerged during the biblical era, as it holds significance in various religious texts and historical accounts.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Richon can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as the name of a city in the land of Canaan. This city, also known as Rimon, was located in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah.
In ancient Jewish tradition, the name Richon was sometimes bestowed upon firstborn sons, symbolizing their status as the first child and heir. This practice was rooted in the cultural importance placed on primogeniture and the continuity of family lineages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Richon. One such figure was Richon ben Joseph, a renowned Jewish scholar who lived in the 12th century CE in France. He is celebrated for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and his influential commentaries on the Talmud.
Another individual of historical significance was Richon the Scribe, who lived in the 5th century BCE and is credited with being one of the earliest known Hebrew scribes. His work in transcribing and preserving ancient texts played a crucial role in the preservation of Jewish literary heritage.
In the realm of mythology, the name Richon is associated with a character from the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh. Richon was depicted as a wise and powerful figure, often serving as a counsel to the heroic king Gilgamesh.
Other notable bearers of the name include Richon ben Yitzhak, a revered Kabbalist and mystic from the 13th century CE, and Richon the Painter, a celebrated artist from the Byzantine era known for his intricate and vibrant religious frescoes.
While the name Richon may not be as commonly used today, it remains a significant part of cultural and historical traditions, carrying a rich tapestry of meanings and associations that span across millennia.
People
Richon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Richon 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
Richon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Richon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Richon 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Richon a common name?
We classify Richon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Richon most popular?
The single biggest year for Richon was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Richon is about 25 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 Richon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Richon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Richon 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 Richon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Richon 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 Richon 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 have the name Richon?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Richon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.