Holding steady.
Popularity of Richar since 1932
Babies named Richar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Richar is an exceedingly rare name, almost certainly a variant or misspelling of the classic Richard. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1932, and its peak year of usage was 1968, though it never achieved significant popularity. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names, reflecting its extremely limited use. The trajectory of Richar has been stable, with very few occurrences over the decades. While Richard and its variants are well-established in English-speaking countries, Richar remains an uncommon alternative.
Richar appears to be a rare variant or accidental misspelling of the well-established name Richard. Richard derives from the Old High German 'Ricohard', composed of 'ric' (ruler, power) and 'hard' (brave, hardy), and was introduced to England by the Normans. The spelling Richar may represent a truncated form, though its usage is extremely limited compared to Richard.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rich, Richie
Sibling names for Richar
Names that share Richar's style, for a brother or sister.
