Richmond
Pronunciation: [ r-IHCHM-uhnd ]
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Richmond first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,236 babies have been named Richmond in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Richmond is past its peak , currently ranked #6,751 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,751
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Richmond
Richmond is a boy name .
Richmond is currently ranked #6,751 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Richmond include Ric, Rich, Richy, Richie, Richm, Richmy, Richmie, Ond, Ondy, Ondie, Riy, and Riie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Richmond include Richard, Richie, Rich . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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