Richie
Boy name · #1857 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
In 2025, 85 baby boys were named Richie, placing it at #1857 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2055, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,176 boys born in 2025 was named Richie.
Babies named Richie per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 106-year story
Richie first appears in the Social Security records in 1919, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1964, when 220 boys were named Richie — good for #527 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Richie in class?
Richie scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Richie is most common
Geography matters for names, and Richie is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Richies were CA (18), TX (13), NY (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Richie
Statistically, parents drawn to Richie tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ritchie, Robbie, Reggie, Stevie, and Donnie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Richie | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #1852 |
| 2024 | 91 | #1795 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2173 |
| 2022 | 84 | #1875 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2173 |
| 2020 | 73 | #1962 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2364 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2579 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2597 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2047 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2055 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1920 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2623 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2036 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2346 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2100 |
| 2009 | 71 | #1975 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2207 |
| 2007 | 71 | #1972 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1893 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2081 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1815 |
| 2003 | 70 | #1739 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1943 |
| 2001 | 76 | #1572 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richie a popular boy name?
Richie ranked #1857 among boys in 2025 with 85 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2055.
When was the name Richie most popular?
Richie peaked in 1964, when 220 American boys received the name (ranked #527 that year). Since 1964 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Richie?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,176 newborn American boys was named Richie. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.