Richmond
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strong Protector
- Origin
- German
Richmond Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,287 baby boys have been named Richmond. The name peaked in 1921 with 73 US births that year (rank #798). In 2024, ranked #6722 nationally — 5,924 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Richmond
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Richmond births are: California (102), Alabama (93), Mississippi (50).
Other German-Origin Names Like Richmond
If you like Richmond's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
8-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Richmond's exact length and starting letter: Raananah, Rachelle, Radbyrne, Radcliff, Raedbora.
Quick Facts About Richmond
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richman | Powerful | Male | English |
Looking for names like Richmond?
A dedicated page with 60+ related names — spelling variants, rhymes, alliterations, same-origin matches, and shared meaning concepts — lives at its own URL so each kind of similarity gets a deeper treatment than fits here.
Compare Richmond to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Richmond against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).