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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Richard

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Richard appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1946. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #8 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Richerd.

#8boy rank
1946peak year
2syllables

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