Boys name · California
Ricardo in California
Ricardo was the 219th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 170 babies named Ricardo that year. Since 1912, California families have named 43,567 babies Ricardo.
Popularity over time
Ricardo in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 253rd |
| 1933 | 18 | 234th |
| 1949 | 73 | 208th |
| 1964 | 262 | 134th |
| 1979 | 678 | 58th |
| 1994 | 1,203 | 54th |
| 2010 | 543 | 103rd |
| 2025 | 170 | 219th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 253rd in 1912 to 219th in 2025.
The most babies named Ricardo in California in a single year was 1,242, in 1992. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Ricardo reached its best rank of 44th in Texas (1972). See Ricardo in every state →
How popular is Ricardo in California?
Ricardo was the 219th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 170 babies named Ricardo that year. Since 1912, California families have named 43,567 babies Ricardo.
How many babies are named Ricardo in California?
In 2025, 170 babies were named Ricardo in California. The most babies named Ricardo in California in a single year was 1,242, in 1992.
What is the rank of Ricardo in California?
Ricardo ranked 219th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 51st among boys names in 1981.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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