Boys name · Kentucky
Richard in Kentucky
Richard was the 332nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 16 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 30,883 babies Richard.
Popularity over time
Richard in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 35 | 30th |
| 1926 | 267 | 15th |
| 1943 | 443 | 15th |
| 1959 | 604 | 11th |
| 1976 | 276 | 21st |
| 1992 | 132 | 46th |
| 2009 | 44 | 134th |
| 2025 | 16 | 332nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 30th in 1910 to 332nd in 2025.
The most babies named Richard in Kentucky in a single year was 755, in 1954. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1956.
Across the country, Richard reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in Kentucky?
Richard was the 332nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 16 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 30,883 babies Richard.
How many babies are named Richard in Kentucky?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Richard in Kentucky. The most babies named Richard in Kentucky in a single year was 755, in 1954.
What is the rank of Richard in Kentucky?
Richard ranked 332nd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1956.
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.