Boys name · North Carolina
Richard in North Carolina
Richard was the 284th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 46,287 babies Richard.
Popularity over time
Richard in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 45 | 28th |
| 1926 | 346 | 16th |
| 1943 | 711 | 11th |
| 1959 | 850 | 11th |
| 1976 | 388 | 22nd |
| 1992 | 271 | 45th |
| 2009 | 99 | 125th |
| 2025 | 44 | 284th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 28th in 1910 to 284th in 2025.
The most babies named Richard in North Carolina in a single year was 1,037, in 1954. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1957.
Across the country, Richard reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in North Carolina?
Richard was the 284th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 46,287 babies Richard.
How many babies are named Richard in North Carolina?
In 2025, 44 babies were named Richard in North Carolina. The most babies named Richard in North Carolina in a single year was 1,037, in 1954.
What is the rank of Richard in North Carolina?
Richard ranked 284th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1957.
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.