Riccardo
Pronunciation: [ r-ihk-AHRD-oh ]
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Riccardo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,501 babies have been named Riccardo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Riccardo is past its peak , currently ranked #7,196 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,196
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Riccardo
Riccardo is a boy name .
Riccardo is currently ranked #7,196 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Riccardo include Ric, Ricc, Riccy, Riccie, Ricca, Riccay, Riccaie, Rdo, Rdoy, Rdoie, Riy, and Riie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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