How Many People Are Named Riccardo?

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

Riccardo
Very Rare
Italian

Riccardo means 'powerful ruler' and it's very rare, with only 1,369 people named Riccardo in the US today, making up just 1 in 241,072 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 37 births.

~579
Living in US
1 in 572,451
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Powerful ruler
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, success, and material wealth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

161,327
Worldwide Bearers
#6,523
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
144,814
🇺🇸 United States
2,093
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,864
🇬🇧 England
1,486
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,283
🇩🇪 Germany
1,159
🇧🇷 Brazil
807
🇪🇸 Spain
799
🇵🇱 Poland
754
🇳🇱 Netherlands
643

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,369 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
364
Would be under 30 (23%)
791
Would be 30–60 (51%)
405
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 1,560 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
62
International
100

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

📜 Riccardo Through the Generations

Over the decades, Riccardo has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has been on a slow decline since its peak in 1979. With an estimated 1,369 people named Riccardo currently living in the United States, the name stands out as a blend of classic charm and modern appeal. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 23% under 30, 51% aged 30-60, and 26% over 60, indicating a name that resonates across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 129
Illinois 24
California 11
Florida 11
New Jersey 11
Michigan 6
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Riccardo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Riccardo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Riccardo

How Many People Have the Name Riccardo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 579 people in the United States currently share the name Riccardo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 572,451 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Riccardo a Common or Rare Name?

Riccardo 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 Riccardo Mean?

Riccardo means "powerful ruler" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Riccardo Most Popular?

The name Riccardo reached peak popularity in 1979, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Riccardo?

Approximately 579 people named Riccardo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 579. That works out to roughly 1 in 572,451 Americans.

Is Riccardo a rare name?

Riccardo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 572,451 Americans has this name.

What does the name Riccardo mean?

Riccardo means "powerful ruler" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Riccardo more male or female?

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

When was Riccardo most popular?

Riccardo peaked in 1979 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US579
All-Time Births579
1 in X1 in 572,451
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1979
World Rank#6,523
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.