Rihcard
A masculine given name of Germanic origin meaning "brave power".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Rihcard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rihcard today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rihcard births was 1934 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rihcard. 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 Rihcard is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rihcards were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rihcard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1934
5 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1939 SSA rank
#3,878
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Rihcard: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rihcard 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 Rihcard 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rihcard
The name Rihcard is derived from the Germanic name Ricohard, which is composed of the elements ric, meaning "powerful" or "ruler," and hard, meaning "brave" or "hardy." The name can be traced back to the 8th century and was popular among the Frankish nobility of that era.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Rihcard, a Frankish nobleman who lived in the late 8th century. He was a loyal supporter of Charlemagne, the king of the Franks, and played a significant role in the expansion of the Carolingian Empire.
The name Rihcard gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was introduced to the English by Norman nobles who accompanied William the Conqueror. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England from 1189 to 1199. He is best remembered for his military campaigns during the Third Crusade.
Another notable bearer of the name was Richard III, who reigned as King of England from 1483 to 1485. His reign was marked by controversy and political intrigue, and he is often portrayed as a villainous figure in literature, most notably in William Shakespeare's play "Richard III."
In the 13th century, Richard of Chichester (1197-1253) was a renowned English prelate and saint who served as Bishop of Chichester. He is remembered for his piety and charitable works, and his feast day is celebrated on April 3rd in the Anglican Communion.
During the Renaissance period, Richard Burbage (1567-1619) was a prominent English actor and theatre owner. He is best known for his close association with William Shakespeare and for being the first actor to play many of Shakespeare's iconic roles, including Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear.
Over the centuries, the name Rihcard has been spelled in various ways, including Richard, Richart, Richerd, and Rycharde, reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions and regional variations.
People
Rihcard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rihcard 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
Rihcard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rihcard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rihcard 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Rihcard a common name?
We classify Rihcard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% 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 Rihcard most popular?
The single biggest year for Rihcard was 1934, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rihcard is about 81 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 Rihcard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rihcard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rihcard 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 Rihcard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rihcard 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 Rihcard 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 Rihcard?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Rihcard on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.