Holding steady.
Popularity of Rickard since 1916
Babies named Rickard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rickard's real moment was 1949.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 162 |
| 1950s | 256 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rickard is a less common variant of the enduring classic Richard, sharing its Germanic roots meaning 'brave ruler'. While Richard has been a staple in the English-speaking world for centuries, Rickard has maintained a very low profile in the United States. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1916, saw its peak usage in 1949, and has since remained stable with only a handful of births each year. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel, appealing to parents seeking a traditional name that stands apart from more popular choices. Despite its low rank, Rickard has never completely disappeared from use, a testament to its quiet endurance as a variant of a storied name.
Rickard is a variant of the Old Germanic name Richard, derived from the elements 'ric' (power, ruler) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became common in the Middle Ages. Rickard specifically developed as a spelling variant, particularly in Scandinavia and English-speaking countries, though it remains less common than Richard.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rick, Ricky, Dick
Sibling names for Rickard
Names that share Rickard's style, for a brother or sister.
