Rich

Rich is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 27 boys in the United States.

Rich at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rich

Rich belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rich first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #497 in 1962, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 4,381 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rich in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#497 in 1962
Peak year
1962
Babies named Rich in 2024
27
Total since 1880
4,381

Rich in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#4805 in 2012
Babies named Rich in 2024
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rich mean?

The meaning of Rich is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rich a boy or girl name?

Rich is a boy name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rich?

Rich comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rich?

Rich first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #497 in 1962, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].