Boys name · Virginia
Richard in Virginia
Richard was the 186th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 49 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 46,992 babies Richard.
Popularity over time
Richard in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 64 | 16th |
| 1926 | 298 | 10th |
| 1943 | 709 | 6th |
| 1959 | 908 | 8th |
| 1976 | 426 | 14th |
| 1992 | 299 | 37th |
| 2009 | 85 | 113th |
| 2025 | 49 | 186th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 16th in 1910 to 186th in 2025.
The most babies named Richard in Virginia in a single year was 1,067, in 1954. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1940.
Across the country, Richard reached its best rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in Virginia?
Richard was the 186th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 49 babies named Richard that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 46,992 babies Richard.
How many babies are named Richard in Virginia?
In 2025, 49 babies were named Richard in Virginia. The most babies named Richard in Virginia in a single year was 1,067, in 1954.
What is the rank of Richard in Virginia?
Richard ranked 186th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1940.
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.