How Many People Are Named Richey?
Complete statistics for the name Richey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Richey is a very rare male name, with only 383 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 860,900 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1963 with 27 births, and now most people named Richey are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 58All 474 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: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Richey Through the Generations
Richey has been a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year occurring way back in 1963 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Richey are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With an average age of 58, it's clear that Richey is a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Richey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Richey
How Many People Have the Name Richey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,729 people in the United States currently share the name Richey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,695 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Richey a Common or Rare Name?
Richey is classified as 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 Richey Mean?
Richey means "creative variant of Rich" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Richey in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Richey Most Popular?
The name Richey reached peak popularity in 1963, with 27 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 Richey?
Approximately 17,729 people named Richey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,729. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,695 Americans.
Is Richey a rare name?
Richey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,695 Americans has this name.
What does the name Richey mean?
Richey means "creative variant of Rich" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Richey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Richey are male and 0% are female.
When was Richey most popular?
Richey peaked in 1963 with 27 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.