The first name Rich

Rich last appeared in the official list in 2024, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 2012, with 3 births (#4,805).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Rich with other names.

In 2025, 27 boys born in the United States were named Rich, the 4,017th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1962, when 256 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Rich Moore
  American animator and film director, born 1963
• Rich Sommer
  American actor, born 1978
• Rich Franklin
  American mixed martial artist, born 1974
• Rich Skrenta
  American computer programmer, born 1967
• Rich Piana
  American bodybuilder and Internet personality/entrepreneur (1970–2017)
• Rich Hall
  American comedian, writer and musician, born 1954
• Rich Little
  Canadian-American impressionist and actor, born 1938
• Rich Peverley
  Canadian ice hockey player, born 1982
• Rich Harrison
  American music producer, born 1975
• Rich Nugent
  American politician, born 1951
• Rich Costey
  American record producer, born 2000
• Rich Robinson
  American rock musician, born 1969

What does the name Rich mean?

From Richard. The surname also derives from rich as a nickname.

How popular is the name Rich?

In 2024, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Rich, ranking 5,119th. Its peak was 2012, with 3 births.

Is Rich a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 4,407 US babies named Rich since 1880 were boys.

When was Rich most popular?

1962 in the United States, when 256 babies were named Rich, its highest rank at 497th.

How do you pronounce Rich?

Rich is /ɹɪt͡ʃ/, one syllable.

Is Rich also a surname?

Yes. Rich is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.