Boys name · California
Richard in California
Richard was the 216th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 173 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, California families have named 225,668 babies Richard.
Popularity over time
Richard in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 56 | 11th |
| 1926 | 1,331 | 4th |
| 1943 | 3,408 | 4th |
| 1959 | 4,460 | 7th |
| 1976 | 1,925 | 16th |
| 1992 | 1,807 | 35th |
| 2009 | 563 | 105th |
| 2025 | 173 | 216th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 11th in 1910 to 216th in 2025.
The most babies named Richard in California in a single year was 5,228, in 1953. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1930.
Across the country, Richard reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in California?
Richard was the 216th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 173 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, California families have named 225,668 babies Richard.
How many babies are named Richard in California?
In 2025, 173 babies were named Richard in California. The most babies named Richard in California in a single year was 5,228, in 1953.
What is the rank of Richard in California?
Richard ranked 216th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1930.
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.