Richmond
Richmond is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Rich mountain or powerful protector.
Origin and history
Richmond is a traditional English name derived from Old French place names meaning 'rich mountain'. Historically used as both a surname and a given name, it carries a distinguished, classic feel. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,305 babies in the United States have been named Richmond since 1880. It ranks #1893 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.9 %)
- AL (17.2 %)
- MS (9.3 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 98 |
| 1890-1900 | 116 |
| 1900-1910 | 123 |
| 1910-1920 | 394 |
| 1920-1930 | 533 |
| 1930-1940 | 390 |
| 1940-1950 | 397 |
| 1950-1960 | 403 |
| 1960-1970 | 322 |
| 1970-1980 | 334 |
| 1980-1990 | 276 |
| 1990-2000 | 339 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 230 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Richmond
- Richmond Arquette: Actor
- Richmond Flowers Jr.: Athlete
Nicknames
Rich, Richie
Fun facts
- Richmond upon Thames in England was named after Henry VII, who was the Earl of Richmond before taking the crown.
- Richmond is the name of numerous cities and locations across the English-speaking world, including the capital of Virginia.