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Richardson

Boy

Meaning of Richardson: English: 'son of Richard'

Richardson is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7605th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7605

10 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

669

First recorded 1919 · peak 2011

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 7 babies1982: 11 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 13 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 12 babies1988: 13 babies1989: 9 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 9 babies1992: 9 babies1993: 10 babies1994: 14 babies1995: 9 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 14 babies1999: 10 babies2000: 16 babies20002001: 10 babies2002: 11 babies2003: 10 babies2004: 14 babies2005: 14 babies2006: 11 babies2007: 15 babies2008: 12 babies2009: 6 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 16 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 11 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 14 babies2017: 8 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 10 babies2022: 11 babies2023: 14 babies2024: 13 babies2025: 10 babies
US babies named Richardson per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 16.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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