Richmond

Richmond 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 13 boys in the United States.

Richmond at a glance

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

About the name Richmond

Richmond 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, Richmond first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #433 in 1899, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 4,287 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Richmond in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#433 in 1899
Peak year
1921
Babies named Richmond in 2024
13
Total since 1880
4,287

Richmond in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1991 in 2005
Babies named Richmond in 2025
6
Total since 1996
118

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Richmond mean?

The meaning of Richmond 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 Richmond a boy or girl name?

Richmond is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Richmond?

Richmond comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Richmond?

Richmond first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #433 in 1899, and 13 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].