Richie

Richie 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 91 boys in the United States.

Richie at a glance

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

About the name Richie

Richie 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, Richie first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #528 in 1964, and in 2024 91 babies received the name — 7,059 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Richie in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#528 in 1964
Peak year
1964
Babies named Richie in 2024
91
Total since 1880
7,059

Richie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#629 in 1998
Babies named Richie in 2025
29
Total since 1996
812

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Richie mean?

The meaning of Richie 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 Richie a boy or girl name?

Richie is a boy name. In 2024, 91 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Richie?

Richie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Richie?

Richie first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #528 in 1964, and 91 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].