Richie
Meaning
diminutive of Richard, Germanic for 'powerful ruler'
Famously borne by Richie Rude, the American enduro mountain bike champion.
The formal names behind Richie
Richie is an established short form of this name.
Richard · Germanic origin · brave ruler
Richie's name family
One shared root links 7 names across 2 languages.
Shared root: from Germanic Ricohard, ric "power" + hard "brave, hardy"
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Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Richie peaked in the 1960s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Richie
People given the name Richie in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Richie deep dive
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