How Many People Are Named Ricarda?

Complete statistics for the name Ricarda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ricarda
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ricarda, a very rare female name, is held by only 430 people in the US, making up just 1 in 767,526 Americans. The majority of those named Ricarda are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.

~430
Living in US
1 in 767,526
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Inspiring Thoughtful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

58,728
Worldwide Bearers
#16,145
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
26,242
🇩🇪 Germany
8,607
🇵🇭 Philippines
3,010
🇧🇴 Bolivia
2,924
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,571
🇺🇸 United States
2,303
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,056
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1,874
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,637
🇵🇪 Peru
1,390

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
430 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
193
Would be 30–60 (26%)
540
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 738 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ricarda Through the Generations

Ricarda has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1954 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older generations, with 73% of Ricardas being over 60 years old. This distribution suggests a strong connection to mid-20th century naming trends, though the name remains stable and somewhat timeless, bridging classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 161
California 10

✨ Similar Names to Ricarda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ricarda's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ricarda

How Many People Have the Name Ricarda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 430 people in the United States currently share the name Ricarda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 767,526 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ricarda a Common or Rare Name?

Ricarda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ricarda Mean?

Ricarda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ricarda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ricarda Most Popular?

The name Ricarda reached peak popularity in 1954, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ricarda?

Approximately 430 people named Ricarda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 738. That works out to roughly 1 in 767,526 Americans.

Is Ricarda a rare name?

Ricarda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 767,526 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ricarda mean?

Ricarda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ricarda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ricarda are male and 100% are female.

When was Ricarda most popular?

Ricarda peaked in 1954 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US430
All-Time Births738
1 in X1 in 767,526
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1954
World Rank#16,145
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.