Richardson
Richardson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Richard, meaning son of the brave or powerful ruler.
Origin and history
Richardson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Richard'. While predominantly used as a surname, it has a long history of rare, traditional use as a masculine given name in the United States. Its usage today fits into the classic surname-as-first-name trend.
Popularity in the United States
669 babies in the United States have been named Richardson since 1880. It ranks #4007 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- FL (91.9 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 8 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Richardson
- Richardson Dilworth: Politician, Mayor
Nicknames
Rich, Richie, Rick
Fun facts
- The name directly stems from the popular medieval given name Richard combined with the suffix '-son'.
- While historically rare as a first name, it shares a structure with modern top-ranking boys' names ending in '-son'.