The first name Richie

In 2025, 29 boys were named Richie, making it the 1,035th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2013, with 43 births (#751).

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

In 2025, 85 boys born in the United States were named Richie, the 1,861st most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1964, when 220 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.

• Richie Havens
  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941–2013)
• Richie Porte
  Australian racing cyclist, born 1985
• Richie Laryea
  Canadian soccer player, born 1995
• Richie Ginther
  American racing driver (1930-1989)
• Richie Faulkner
  British guitarist (born 1980)
• Richie Hawtin
  English-Canadian electronic musician and record producer, born 1970
• Richie Ramone
  American drummer, born 1957
• Richie Guerin
  American basketball player and coach, born 1932
• Richie Benaud
  Australian cricketer and journalist (1930–2015)
• Richie Furay
  American musician, born 1944
• Richie Woodhall
  British boxer, born 1968
• Richie Ashburn
  American baseball player (1927–1997)

What does the name Richie mean?

From Richard.

How popular is the name Richie?

In 2025, 29 boys born in England and Wales were named Richie, ranking 1,035th. Its peak was 2013, with 43 births.

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

Both. Of the 7,575 US babies named Richie since 1880, 6% were girls and 94% boys.

When was Richie most popular?

1964 in the United States, when 220 babies were named Richie, its highest rank at 528th.

How do you pronounce Richie?

Richie is /ˈɹɪt͡ʃi/, 2 syllables.

What are other spellings of Richie?

Richy.

Is Richie also a surname?

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