Name comparison · boy names
Richard vs. River
In 2025, River leads at #111 among U.S. boys' names, with Richard at #234. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Richard | River |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #234 | #111 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,505 | 3,139 |
| All-time peak | #5 in 1930 | #105 in 2022 |
| Uniqueness score | 30 / 100 | 21 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Vermont (#48) | Arkansas (#42) |