Holding steady.
Popularity of Ricard since 1930
Babies named Ricard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ricard is a traditional masculine name with Germanic roots, closely related to Richard. It has been in use in the United States since at least 1930, though it has never reached high popularity ranks. The name saw its peak year in 1990, after which it has maintained a stable trajectory of very rare usage. Ricard is more commonly found in Catalan and Occitan cultures, where it is the standard form. Parents choosing Ricard today are selecting a name with a long European heritage that remains distinctive in English-speaking countries.
Ricard is a variant of Richard, with the same Germanic roots from ric (power, ruler) and hard (brave, hardy). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and has been common across Europe in various forms. In Catalan and Occitan, Ricard is the standard form, while in French it is a less common variant of Richard. The name has been used in medieval times and persists as a traditional given name in Catalonia and southern France.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rick, Ricky, Ric
Sibling names for Ricard
Names that share Ricard's style, for a brother or sister.
