Riccardo
Every Riccardo since 1913 — 1,576 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riccardo
Riccardo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,794 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,576 American babies have been named Riccardo. Its peak came in 1979, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Riccardo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riccardo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,794 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,177 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,441 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,816 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,009 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,943 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,340 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,035 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,448 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,495 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,918 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,932 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,153 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,240 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,951 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,004 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,731 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,861 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,481 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,259 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,535 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,406 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,133 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,656 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,429 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,045 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,745 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,758 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,414 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,845 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,428 |
| 1970 | 29 | #1,605 |
| 1965 | 25 | #1,588 |
| 1960 | 24 | #1,682 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,777 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,095 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,670 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Riccardo
- Riccardo Giacconi Astronomer · 1931–2018
- Riccardo Muti Conductor · b. 1941
- Riccardo Broschi Composer · 1698–1756
- Riccardo Patrese Racing driver · b. 1954
- Riccardo Cocciante Musician · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riccardo in 2025?
Riccardo ranked #5,794 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riccardo?
1,576 babies have been named Riccardo in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riccardo most popular?
Riccardo peaked in 1979, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Riccardo a boy or girl name?
Riccardo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riccardo rising or falling?
Riccardo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Riccardo?
Well-known people named Riccardo include Riccardo Giacconi (astronomer), Riccardo Muti (conductor), Riccardo Broschi (composer).