Richmond Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Richmond is a name of Old French and Old English origin, signifying 'wealthy hill'. It has evolved through various forms, maintaining its meaning throughout history. The name is often associated with affluence and has gained popularity since the late 15th century due to its geographical significance. There is no biblical relevance to the name.
The name Richmond is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Richmond has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Richmond' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 889th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1058th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1242nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1513th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2090th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3767th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4730th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Richmond' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Richmond"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɪtʃmənd/
Origin
Old French/Old English
Etymology
The name Richmond is derived from the Old French 'rich' meaning 'wealthy' and 'mont' meaning 'hill', thus signifying a 'wealthy hill'. It can also be traced back to the Old English 'hryð', meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'.
Meaning
wealthy hill
Language Evolution
Richmond (modern English), Richmond (Middle English), Richmont (Old French), Rycmonde (Old English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England in the late Middle Ages, particularly due to the establishment of Richmond as a locality in London by Henry VII in the late 15th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Rich, Monty, Richy
Modern Popularity & Image
Richmond is perceived as a traditional and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with affluence and status.
Famous People
Richmond, Duke of Richmond, Richmond Fontaine (band), Richmond Lattimore (poet and translator)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Richmond"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Richmond"
"Richmond" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 889th of 7545 | 937 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1058th of 6773 | 713 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1242nd of 7552 | 725 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1513th of 10718 | 528 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2090th of 16616 | 516 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3767th of 24088 | 391 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4730th of 23106 | 248 |
Regional Popularity of "Richmond" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
70.63% 974th/1379 |
34.78% 823rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
54.65% 1286th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
52.39% 1273rd/2430 |
47.35% 1351st/2853 |
51.57% 1431st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
49.91% 1756th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
49.71% 2582nd/5194 |
36.63% 2314th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
44.87% 3349th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Richmond" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Richmond"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Richmond" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.