Ricardo
Peaked at #115 nationally in 1992, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Ricardo has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ricardo — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3333
in 1986
Last ranked
#16019
in 2005
Years tracked
57
1942–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1942, Ricardo reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #3333 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Ricardo hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2005, when it stood at #16019.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #16,019 | 6 |
| 2004 | #12,499 | 8 |
| 2003 | #12,153 | 8 |
| 2002 | #10,902 | 9 |
| 2001 | #14,920 | 6 |
| 2000 | #17,015 | 5 |
| 1999 | #7,618 | 13 |
| 1998 | #8,454 | 11 |
Ricardo — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#115
in 1992
Current rank
#375
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1888–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Ricardo reached its peak popularity for boys in 1992, ranking #115 nationally with 3,023 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #256 (2014) to #375 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Ricardo ranks #375 nationally for boys, with 865 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #375 | 865 |
| 2023 | #372 | 875 |
| 2022 | #357 | 920 |
| 2021 | #345 | 946 |
| 2020 | #339 | 963 |
| 2019 | #328 | 1,018 |
| 2018 | #306 | 1,125 |
| 2017 | #302 | 1,167 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ricardo most popular?
Ricardo was most popular in 1992, when it ranked #115 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ricardo becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ricardo?
At least 146,325 babies have been recorded with the name Ricardo in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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