Boys name · New York
Richard in New York
As of 2025, Richard was the #207 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 96 births that year. Its total reaches 264,703 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Richard in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 140 | #25 |
| 1926 | 2,502 | #8 |
| 1943 | 5,594 | #3 |
| 1959 | 5,122 | #6 |
| 1976 | 1,509 | #16 |
| 1992 | 979 | #28 |
| 2009 | 256 | #96 |
| 2025 | 96 | #207 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #3 in 1934 to #293 in 2024, starting at #25 in 1910 and ending at #207 in 2025.
Richard had its most births in New York in 1946, when 7,155 babies were given the name. In 1934 it reached #3, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Richard reached its highest rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in New York?
As of 2025, Richard was the #207 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 96 births that year. Its total reaches 264,703 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Richard in New York?
96 Richard babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Richard in New York?
Richard ranked #207 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.