Holding steady.
Popularity of Ricarda since 1910
Babies named Ricarda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ricarda's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 118 |
| 1930s | 74 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 146 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ricarda is a rare feminine name of Germanic origin, historically linked to the early 20th century. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1910, which was also its peak year, though it never entered the top 1,000 rankings. Its usage has been stable over time, with no recorded births in 2025. One in roughly every many newborns during its brief early period bore the name, reflecting an era when Germanic names were more common in the United States. Ricarda's trajectory shows a stable pattern, never experiencing a revival. The name remains a distinctive choice, often associated with its stronger etymological roots in the masculine Richard.
Ricarda is the feminine form of Richard, derived from the Old High German elements 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. The name was historically used in German-speaking regions, particularly in the early 20th century. It shares roots with the English name Richard and the Italian Riccarda.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rica, Carda, Ricki
Sibling names for Ricarda
Names that share Ricarda's style, for a brother or sister.
