Ricardo: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced rih-KAHR-doh · 3 syllables
From Portuguese and Spanish Ricardo. Doublet of Richard.
- Origin
- Portuguese, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- rih-KAHR-doh
- US rank (2025)
- #380
- US babies a year
- about 903 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Ricardo?
Ricardo was the #380 name in the US in 2025, given to 833 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #380 |
| England & Wales | #879 |
How old are people named Ricardo?
Half of US adults named Ricardo are older than 38; most are between 20 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ricardo
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ricardo have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ricardo
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Eduardo
- Jorge
- Enrique
- Roberto
- Javier
- Guillermo
- Alberto
- Marcos
- Ernesto
- Marco
- Gonzalo
- Humberto
- Ramiro
- Efrain
- Heriberto
- Reynaldo
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Questions about Ricardo
How do you pronounce Ricardo?
Ricardo is pronounced rih-KAHR-doh.
How popular is the name Ricardo?
Ricardo was the #380 name in the US in 2025, given to 833 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Ricardo?
Half of US adults named Ricardo are older than 38. Most are between 20 and 71.