Why Richard Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Richard” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Richard” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Drahcir.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Acdhrri.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Richard

The true meaning of ‘Richard’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Richard is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Richard, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You have a deep well of feelings and intense inner world. Energetic, thorough, kind-natured, and perfectionist are some of the words that can describe you. You have an excellent work ethic. Find a way to express and develop your latent talents.

Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.

Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green

Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone

Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday

Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices

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Is The Name Richard Popular?

“Richard” is the fourth most popular baby boy’s name in Montana as reported in the 1939 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 190 babies in Montana have the same name as you in 1939. A total of 35,491 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1946 with a total of 58,869 babies. That’s a lot of baby Richards.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Richard” was recorded 2,583,933 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Richards to occupy the country of Gabon with an estimated population of 2,436,566.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 728 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #23 nationwide and was registered 728 times as a baby boy’s name. Richard became a popular boy’s name in the state of Hawaii in the year 1934. It ranked #1 with 146 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1946 in the state of New York with 7,155 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Delaware for 104 years from 1911 to 2021 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Richard” was recorded 438,059 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Richard, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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