Richie
Pronunciation: [ r-IHCH-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Richie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 180 babies have been named Richie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Richie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,731 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,731
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Richie
Richie is a girl name .
Is Richie a boy or girl name? Richie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,731 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,791. Richie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Richie is currently ranked #13,731 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Richie include Ric, Rich, Richy, Riy, Riie, and Rickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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