Boys name · Massachusetts
Richard in Massachusetts
Richard was the 255th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 24 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 109,550 babies Richard.
Popularity over time
Richard in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 74 | 17th |
| 1926 | 1,165 | 6th |
| 1943 | 2,443 | 3rd |
| 1959 | 2,038 | 6th |
| 1976 | 476 | 18th |
| 1992 | 317 | 38th |
| 2009 | 85 | 89th |
| 2025 | 24 | 255th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 17th in 1910 to 255th in 2025.
The most babies named Richard in Massachusetts in a single year was 3,166, in 1946. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Massachusetts?
Richard was the 255th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 24 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 109,550 babies Richard.
How many babies are named Richard in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Richard in Massachusetts. The most babies named Richard in Massachusetts in a single year was 3,166, in 1946.
What is the rank of Richard in Massachusetts?
Richard ranked 255th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.