How Many People Are Named Ryszard?

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

Ryszard
Very Rare
Polish

Ryszard, a very rare male name, is held by just 30 people in the US today, making up 1 in 10,942,243 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1970 with 7 births, and now its bearers are mostly middle-aged, with all 30 falling between 30 and 60 years old.

~30
Living in US
1 in 10,942,243
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Polish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

140,514
Worldwide Bearers
#7,446
Global Rank
🇵🇱 Poland
130,763
🇺🇸 United States
3,486
🇩🇪 Germany
1,355
🇬🇧 England
1,097
🇨🇦 Canada
880
🇳🇴 Norway
668
🇸🇪 Sweden
399
🇦🇹 Austria
320
🇮🇱 Israel
299
🇿🇦 South Africa
140

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
30 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
33
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 33 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: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
35
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
100

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

📜 Ryszard Through the Generations

Ryszard has seen a stable presence in the United States since the early 1970s, with a peak year of 1970 where 7 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but steady following, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, all 30 individuals bearing the name are adults, with the majority aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation gap that hasn't been bridged by new parents choosing the name for their children.

✨ Similar Names to Ryszard

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ryszard's Polish roots

📄 About the Name Ryszard

How Many People Have the Name Ryszard?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 30 people in the United States currently share the name Ryszard. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,942,243 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ryszard a Common or Rare Name?

Ryszard 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 Ryszard Mean?

Ryszard means "strength" and comes from Polish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ryszard Most Popular?

The name Ryszard reached peak popularity in 1970, with 7 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 Ryszard?

Approximately 30 people named Ryszard live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 33. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,942,243 Americans.

Is Ryszard a rare name?

Ryszard is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,942,243 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ryszard mean?

Ryszard means "strength" and comes from Polish origins.

Is Ryszard more male or female?

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

When was Ryszard most popular?

Ryszard peaked in 1970 with 7 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 US30
All-Time Births33
1 in X1 in 10,942,243
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1970
World Rank#7,446
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.