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How Many People Are Named Ricardo?
Estimated people named Ricardo living in the U.S. today
132,980
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 146,325
- Peak year: 1998 (3,055 births)
- Estimated living today: 132,980
Ricardo by age group — who carries the name today?
Ricardo popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ricardo
Ricardo has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 146,325 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 132,980 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,570 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ricardos you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ricardo in the US?
An estimated 132,980 people named Ricardo are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ricardo uncommon — about 1 in 2,570 Americans.
Is Ricardo a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ricardo is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ricardo most popular?
Ricardo peaked in 1998, when 3,055 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ricardo?
Ricardo ranks #404 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).