Rich
- Pronunciation
- [Rich]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Powerful Ruler
- Origin
- German
Rich Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,381 baby boys have been named Rich. The name peaked in 1962 with 255 US births that year (rank #497). In 2024, ranked #4039 nationally — 3,542 places below its 1962 peak.
Top States for Rich
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rich births are: California (639), Illinois (287), Pennsylvania (206).
Other German-Origin Names Like Rich
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4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rich's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Rich
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Compare Rich to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rich against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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