US Popularity:15286
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):British, French
Meaning:Powerful ruler; Son of Richard
Baby Richardson will be destined to be a leader with this Germanic name. Meaning "powerful ruler," it has a regal tone that your little one can grow into. Originally, it was used as a surname in England that meant "son of Richard," while Richard is an old Norman name borne by rulers like King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart. Baby can look up to this name's famous bearers and feel inspired to change the world.
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Famous People Named Richardson

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  • Natasha Richardson
    Actress

Richardson Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Richardson is currently #15286 in U.S. births
Boy:Richardson is currently #5787 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#15286
in 2022
+ 788
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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