Rich
Rich is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler, powerful, or wealthy.
Origin and history
Rich is an English given name derived as a short form of Richard, which stems from Germanic roots meaning powerful or brave ruler. While most commonly used as a nickname, it also functions as an independent first name in the United States. It maintains steady, moderate usage as a classic masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
4,407 babies in the United States have been named Rich since 1880. It ranks #1869 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1749.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.5 %)
- IL (12.8 %)
- PA (9.2 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 68 |
| 1890-1900 | 28 |
| 1900-1910 | 36 |
| 1910-1920 | 57 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 69 |
| 1940-1950 | 341 |
| 1950-1960 | 750 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,789 |
| 1970-1980 | 316 |
| 1980-1990 | 155 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 202 |
| 2010-2019 | 188 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Famous people named Rich
- Rich Eisen: Sports Anchor, Television Host
- Rich Gannon: Football Player, Sports Analyst
Fun facts
- Rich originated as a short form of the ancient Germanic name Richard.
- While its etymological origin means powerful ruler, in modern English it is homophonous with the adjective meaning wealthy.