Rich

Boy name

Rich has been given to 4,407 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1962.

Meaning & origin /ɹɪt͡ʃ/

From Richard. The surname also derives from rich as a nickname.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,407

Peak year

1962 (256 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +50%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rich — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rickboy

81,964 babies since 1919

Erichboy

11,706 babies since 1894

Ricoboy

9,971 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rich.

Dwaineboy

4,362 babies since 1916

Blaneboy

4,459 babies since 1914

Lorneboy

4,352 babies since 1903

Melboy

4,201 babies since 1902

Lenboy

4,616 babies since 1880

Ritchieboy

4,170 babies since 1914

Crisunisex

4,127 babies since 1885

Timmothyboy

4,108 babies since 1941

FAQ

How popular is the name Rich?

Rich has been given to 4,407 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rich peak?

Rich peaked in 1962, when 256 babies were given the name.

Is Rich a girl or boy name?

Rich is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rich are boys).

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