Rishard
An Arabic name meaning "courageous leader" or "rich commander".
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the first name Rishard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rishard today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rishard births was 2004 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rishard. 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.
People living today
224
~ 1 in 1,530,153 Americans
Peak year
2004
13 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,825
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Rishard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rishard from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 87 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishard 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 Rishard 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 Rishard
The name Rishard is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots dating back to the medieval period in the Middle East. It is thought to be a variation of the name Rizk or Rizqallah, which translate to "sustenance" or "sustenance from God" in Arabic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rishard can be traced back to the 12th century, when a Muslim scholar and philosopher named Rishard al-Andalusi lived in Andalusia, which is now part of modern-day Spain. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Rishard al-Dimashqi, also known as Rishard of Damascus, was a prominent Islamic scholar and traveler. He wrote extensively about his travels throughout the Middle East and North Africa, providing valuable insights into the cultural and social customs of the regions he visited.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the 20th century, the name Rishard gained popularity among the ruling elite and aristocracy. One prominent individual was Rishard Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman statesman and military leader who played a significant role in the empire's expansion and governance in the 16th century.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Rishard bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi, was instrumental in the establishment of the modern-day United Arab Emirates. He was a respected leader and diplomat who worked towards unifying the various tribes and regions of the Arabian Peninsula.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rishard Khan, a renowned Indian poet and writer who lived during the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. His works, written in Persian and Urdu, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and are still celebrated today for their literary merit.
While the name Rishard has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its rich historical legacy and cultural significance continue to be associated with its Arabic origins.
People
Rishard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rishard 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
Rishard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rishard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 224 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rishard 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 1,530,153 US residents.
Is Rishard a common name?
We classify Rishard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 230 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rishard most popular?
The single biggest year for Rishard was 2004, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rishard is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rishard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rishard 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.
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.