Boys name · New Jersey
Richard in New Jersey
Richard was the 203rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 48 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 89,539 babies Richard.
Popularity over time
Richard in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 32 | 28th |
| 1926 | 754 | 10th |
| 1943 | 1,770 | 4th |
| 1959 | 1,772 | 9th |
| 1976 | 577 | 16th |
| 1992 | 443 | 30th |
| 2009 | 110 | 89th |
| 2025 | 48 | 203rd |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 28th in 1910 to 203rd in 2025.
The most babies named Richard in New Jersey in a single year was 2,234, in 1946. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1935.
Across the country, Richard reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in New Jersey?
Richard was the 203rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 48 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 89,539 babies Richard.
How many babies are named Richard in New Jersey?
In 2025, 48 babies were named Richard in New Jersey. The most babies named Richard in New Jersey in a single year was 2,234, in 1946.
What is the rank of Richard in New Jersey?
Richard ranked 203rd among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1935.
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.