Name comparison · boy names
Ricardo vs. Richard
In 2025, Richard leads at #234 among U.S. boys' names, with Ricardo at #380. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Ricardo | Richard |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #380 | #234 |
| Babies in 2025 | 833 | 1,505 |
| All-time peak | #115 in 1992 | #5 in 1930 |
| Uniqueness score | 37 / 100 | 30 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Mexico (#148) | Vermont (#48) |