Boys name · Illinois
Richard in Illinois
Richard was the 274th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 41 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 150,614 babies Richard.
Popularity over time
Richard in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 91 | 22nd |
| 1926 | 1,947 | 5th |
| 1943 | 3,079 | 4th |
| 1959 | 2,671 | 8th |
| 1976 | 795 | 25th |
| 1992 | 485 | 40th |
| 2009 | 134 | 128th |
| 2025 | 41 | 274th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 22nd in 1910 to 274th in 2025.
The most babies named Richard in Illinois in a single year was 3,755, in 1946. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1931.
Across the country, Richard reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in Illinois?
Richard was the 274th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 41 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 150,614 babies Richard.
How many babies are named Richard in Illinois?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Richard in Illinois. The most babies named Richard in Illinois in a single year was 3,755, in 1946.
What is the rank of Richard in Illinois?
Richard ranked 274th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1931.
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.