How Many People Are Named Rickard?

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

Rickard
Rare
Scandinavian

Rickard is a rare Scandinavian name, with only 373 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 883,968 Americans. The majority of those named Rickard are over 60, reflecting its status as a name deeply rooted in older generations.

~8,650
Living in US
1 in 38,318
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scandinavian origin, meaning 'powerful ruler'
🌐
Origin
Scandinavian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Strong Reliable
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,162
Worldwide Bearers
#64,905
Global Rank
🇸🇪 Sweden
8,007
🇺🇸 United States
464
🇳🇴 Norway
145
🇫🇮 Finland
115
🇬🇧 England
68
🇿🇦 South Africa
40
🇮🇪 Ireland
29
🇵🇹 Portugal
28
🇮🇩 Indonesia
28
🇩🇰 Denmark
26

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
373 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
53
Would be 30–60 (8%)
572
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 625 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
46
International
96

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

📜 Rickard Through the Generations

Rickard's journey through the generations reveals a name that peaked in popularity in 1958 with 30 births, but has since maintained a stable presence. Today, out of the 625 total births recorded throughout history, 373 individuals named Rickard are still alive, with the average age sitting at 74 years old. This age distribution shows a significant skew towards the elderly, with 92% of Rickards being over 60, indicating a strong connection to past decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Rickard

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rickard's Scandinavian roots

📄 About the Name Rickard

How Many People Have the Name Rickard?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,650 people in the United States currently share the name Rickard. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,318 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Rickard a Common or Rare Name?

Rickard 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 Rickard Mean?

Rickard means "Scandinavian origin, meaning 'powerful ruler'" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rickard Most Popular?

The name Rickard reached peak popularity in 1958, with 30 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 Rickard?

Approximately 8,650 people named Rickard live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,650. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,318 Americans.

Is Rickard a rare name?

Rickard is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,318 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rickard mean?

Rickard means "Scandinavian origin, meaning 'powerful ruler'" and comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Rickard more male or female?

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

When was Rickard most popular?

Rickard peaked in 1958 with 30 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 US8,650
All-Time Births8,650
1 in X1 in 38,318
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1958
World Rank#64,905
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.