Boys name · Virginia
Richard in Virginia
As of 2025, Richard was the #186 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 49 births that year. Its total reaches 46,992 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Richard in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 64 | #16 |
| 1926 | 298 | #10 |
| 1943 | 709 | #6 |
| 1959 | 908 | #8 |
| 1976 | 426 | #14 |
| 1992 | 299 | #37 |
| 2009 | 85 | #113 |
| 2025 | 49 | #186 |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia ran from #6 in 1940 to #234 in 2023, starting at #16 in 1910 and ending at #186 in 2025.
No year in Virginia had more Richard births than 1954, when 1,067 were born. In 1940 it reached #6, its highest boys-name rank in Virginia.
Across the country, Richard reached its highest rank of #1 in Maine (1939). See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in Virginia?
As of 2025, Richard was the #186 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 49 births that year. Its total reaches 46,992 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Richard in Virginia?
49 Richard babies were born in Virginia in 2025.
What is the rank of Richard in Virginia?
Richard ranked #186 among boys names in Virginia 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.