Riccardo
Riccardo first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 1979, when 37 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 16.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Riccardo popular?
Steady Riccardo has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1979.
| 2020s | 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 130 | |
| 2000s | 132 | |
| 1990s | 197 | |
| 1980s | 258 | |
| 1970s | 270 | |
| 1960s | 244 | |
| 1950s | 206 | |
| 1940s | 40 | |
| 1930s | 7 | |
| 1920s | 7 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Riccardo mean?
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, “brave ruler.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riccardo mean?
Riccardo means Brave ruler. Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, “brave ruler.”
What is the origin of the name Riccardo?
Riccardo is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Riccardo?
Riccardo is pronounced “rik-KAR-doh.”
Is Riccardo a boy or a girl name?
Riccardo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Riccardo a popular name right now?
Riccardo has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1979.
How popular is the name Riccardo?
In 2025, Riccardo ranked #5794 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Riccardo most popular?
Riccardo was most popular in 1979, when about 37 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Riccardo?
Names similar to Riccardo include Gabriele, Filippo, Pietro, Nicola, Edoardo.
What names go well with Riccardo?
Italian names that pair well with Riccardo include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.