Holding steady.
Popularity of Richad since 1928
Babies named Richad per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Richad's real moment was 1942.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 60 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Richad is a name that appears extremely rarely in U.S. records, with its first appearance in 1928. It saw a small peak in 1942, when it was used more frequently than in any other year, but has since become virtually unheard of. The name has no registered top states and shows a stable, low-frequency trajectory. Its unusual spelling suggests it may be a variant or misspelling of the more established name Richard. Given its rarity, Richad may appeal to parents seeking a name that is uniquely distinctive while still being recognizable as a phonetic cousin of a classic name.
Richad is likely a modern variant or misspelling of the name Richard, which is of Old German origin meaning 'brave ruler.' The name appears sporadically in U.S. records, with its first recorded use in 1928 and peak in 1942. Its usage remains extremely rare, with no consistent spelling tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Richard
Sibling names for Richad
Names that share Richad's style, for a brother or sister.
