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Richardson

male

Meaning

"Son of Richard"

A patronymic surname turned given name, it indicates descent from Richard and carries Germanic elements meaning power and rule.

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Popularity History of Richardson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6721Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Richardson did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Richardson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Richardson.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Richardson

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables3
Length10 letters

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