Boys name · Maryland
Richard in Maryland
Richard was the #167 most common boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 37 Richard births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 38,880 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
Richard in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 27 | #17 |
| 1926 | 300 | #9 |
| 1943 | 588 | #6 |
| 1959 | 800 | #8 |
| 1976 | 260 | #19 |
| 1992 | 212 | #37 |
| 2009 | 63 | #105 |
| 2025 | 37 | #167 |
Rank swung between #6 (1938) and #243 (2023) in Maryland, from #17 in 1910 to #167 in 2025.
Richard had its most births in Maryland in 1952, when 902 babies were given the name. In 1938 it reached #6, its highest boys-name rank in Maryland.
Across the country, Richard reached its highest rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in Maryland?
Richard was the #167 most common boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 37 Richard births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 38,880 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named Richard in Maryland?
Maryland recorded 37 births of babies named Richard in 2025.
What is the rank of Richard in Maryland?
Richard's 2025 rank among boys names in Maryland was #167.
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.