Holding steady.
Popularity of Rishard since 1977
Babies named Rishard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rishard is a modern variant of the classic name Richard, first recorded in the U.S. in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, though it has never entered the top 1000 names, remaining a rare choice. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since its introduction, with no significant rise or decline. While it has no recorded top state concentrations, it appears sporadically across the country. Rishard offers a distinctive alternative to the traditional Richard while retaining its strong, historic roots.
Rishard is a variant spelling of the name Richard. Richard derives from the Old French 'Richard' and ultimately from the Proto-Germanic elements '*rīk-', meaning 'ruler' or 'king', and '*hardu-', meaning 'hardy' or 'brave'. The Norman Conquest introduced the name to England, where it became extremely common. As a variant, Rishard emerged as a less common but modern spelling adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rich, Rish
Sibling names for Rishard
Names that share Rishard's style, for a brother or sister.
