NAME PROFILE
Ricardo
Ricardo is the Spanish/Portuguese form of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler.' it has a charismatic, powerful energy and suggests a person who is visionary and principled.
Key Stats
| Total births | 147,169 |
| Gender | Male (97% / 3%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 22%NM — 19%AZ — 19%NY — 17%
Notable People
Ricardo Montalbán (Actor) · Ricardo Lagos (Politician) · Ricardo Arjona (Singer) · Ricardo Darín (Actor) · Ricardo Kaká (Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RicRicky
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