Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ricardo.
National Rank (2025)
#380
All-Time Peak Rank
#115 (1992)
Total U.S. Births
146,456
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ricardo Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Ricardo
According to SSA data, Ricardo achieved its highest historical rank of #115 in 1992. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 3,044 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 37.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ricardo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-37.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,044Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6
1890s:7
1900s:61
1910s:330
1920s:1,168
1930s:1,789
1940s:3,044
1950s:10,318
1960s:13,149
1970s:17,657
1980s:23,089
1990s:29,311
2000s:27,190
2010s:13,928
2020s:5,409
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRi-ca-rdo
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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