Richie
Every Richie since 1899 — 7,575 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Richie
Richie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,861 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1899, 7,575 American babies have been named Richie — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1964, when 230 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Richie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Richie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,760 | 85 | #1,861 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,931 | 91 | #1,804 |
| 2023 | — | — | 66 | #2,185 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,021 | 84 | #1,888 |
| 2021 | — | — | 65 | #2,188 |
| 2020 | — | — | 73 | #1,975 |
| 2019 | — | — | 57 | #2,387 |
| 2018 | — | — | 49 | #2,608 |
| 2017 | — | — | 48 | #2,627 |
| 2016 | — | — | 69 | #2,062 |
| 2015 | — | — | 69 | #2,066 |
| 2014 | — | — | 75 | #1,937 |
| 2013 | — | — | 45 | #2,660 |
| 2012 | — | — | 68 | #2,043 |
| 2011 | — | — | 54 | #2,370 |
| 2010 | — | — | 64 | #2,114 |
| 2009 | — | — | 71 | #1,987 |
| 2008 | — | — | 60 | #2,227 |
| 2007 | — | — | 71 | #1,991 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71 | #1,915 |
| 2005 | — | — | 59 | #2,106 |
| 2004 | — | — | 68 | #1,828 |
| 2003 | — | — | 70 | #1,748 |
| 2002 | — | — | 57 | #1,965 |
| 2001 | — | — | 76 | #1,585 |
| 2000 | — | — | 74 | #1,602 |
| 1995 | — | — | 69 | #1,445 |
| 1990 | — | — | 68 | #1,359 |
| 1985 | — | — | 60 | #1,239 |
| 1980 | — | — | 69 | #1,094 |
| 1975 | — | — | 114 | #778 |
| 1970 | — | — | 169 | #624 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,688 | 193 | #553 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,089 | 110 | #737 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,199 | 52 | #1,053 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,901 | 44 | #1,071 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,321 | 42 | #991 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,703 | 25 | #1,359 |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,124 | 9 | #2,677 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,458 | 7 | #3,530 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,629 | 5 | #4,758 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,630 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Richie
- Richie Ginther Racing driver · 1930–1989
- Richie Havens Musician · 1941–2013
- Richie Ramone Musician · b. 1957
- Richie Kotzen Musician · b. 1970
- Richie Hawtin Musician · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Richie in 2025?
Richie ranked #1,861 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Richie?
7,575 babies have been named Richie in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Richie most popular?
Richie peaked in 1964, when 230 newborns received the name.
Is Richie a boy or girl name?
Richie is used for both: about 6% of babies named Richie have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Richie rising or falling?
Richie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Richie?
Well-known people named Richie include Richie Ginther (racing driver), Richie Havens (musician), Richie Ramone (musician).