Richardson
Pronunciation: [ r-IHCH-erds-uhn ]
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Richardson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 575 babies have been named Richardson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Richardson is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,775 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,775
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Richardson
Richardson is a boy name .
Richardson is currently ranked #6,775 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Richardson include Ric, Rich, Richy, Richie, Richa, Richay, Richaie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Dson, and Riy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Richardson include Richard, Richie, Rich . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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