Richmond
From Middle English Rychemund, from a name cognate to French Richemont (“town in Normandy”).
Every Richmond since 1880 — 4,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Richmond
Richmond is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,563 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,305 American babies have been named Richmond. Its peak came in 1921, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Richmond stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Richmond year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,563 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,742 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,815 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,084 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,896 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,995 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,929 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,081 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,432 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,289 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,264 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,868 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,348 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,982 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,327 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,804 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,397 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,672 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,476 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,510 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,522 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,348 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,645 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,390 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,978 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,908 |
| 1990 | 48 | #1,697 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,163 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,348 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,933 |
| 1970 | 48 | #1,204 |
| 1965 | 28 | #1,476 |
| 1960 | 32 | #1,425 |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,237 |
| 1950 | 41 | #1,120 |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,069 |
| 1940 | 40 | #1,030 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,074 |
| 1930 | 51 | #955 |
| 1925 | 49 | #980 |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,230 |
| 1915 | 54 | #842 |
| 1910 | 16 | #777 |
| 1905 | 9 | #905 |
| 1900 | 15 | #675 |
| 1895 | 10 | #733 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,128 |
| 1885 | 9 | #686 |
| 1880 | 8 | #733 |
Famous people named Richmond
- Richmond K. Turner Military personnel · 1885–1961
- Richmond Landon Athlete · 1898–1971
- Richmond Forson Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Richmond mean?
From Middle English Rychemund, from a name cognate to French Richemont (“town in Normandy”).
How popular is the name Richmond in 2025?
Richmond ranked #5,563 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Richmond?
4,305 babies have been named Richmond in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Richmond most popular?
Richmond peaked in 1921, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Richmond a boy or girl name?
Richmond is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Richmond rising or falling?
Richmond is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Richmond?
Well-known people named Richmond include Richmond K. Turner (military personnel), Richmond Landon (athlete), Richmond Forson (soccer player).