US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Richard is predominantly a male name in the United States, and has declined in use since the 1950s. There are approximately 1,400,000 people named Richard in the US today.
The name Richard's root letters are RCH.
When a word contains the CH phoneme it invariably displays the benign sense of cheeky cheerfulness found in the words: cherub, cheeky, chocolate, chide, childhood, chummy, chamomile, chipmunk. And since these names are initialized by the flagship letter of all things racy, ribald, robust and romantic, they tend to herald a personality of uncommon buoyant energy with a creative essence that’s second to none.
Richards may have a romantic streak to rival any Romeo or Juliet, but these are no wide-eyed dreamers. They may flit in and out of relationships, but there’s always a sense of purpose… like they have a plan and are sticking to it. And Richards aren’t going to let little things like tradition and society’s expectations to get in their way either. They know what they want and are perfectly willing to break convention to get it. By the same token, Richards aren’t afraid of being judged. They are grounded by deep moral convictions and are supremely confident in the purity of their motives.
Versatility is the name of the game here and these multi-faceted folk are able to adapt to pretty much any situation; so if its Renaissance people you're after, look no further. When it comes to their careers, RCH people are willing to do just about anything -- artwork, research, firefighting, or waiting tables – as long as it doesn’t distract them from their true purpose… exploring the universe. Monotony is the archenemy of the RCH so if you find yourself in a relationship with one of these eager sprites, you’d better be able to keep the spices flowing.
In their professional lives, their streak of individualism means that they’re far more likely to end up planting their own fields rather than tending someone else’s. But whether or not they’re in business for themselves, their lifestyles will always include plenty of time for self-expression and stimulation. Like most R-named people, Richards are amongst the top wage earners in their peer group -- even if they show a remarkable disinterest in accumulating wealth. Acting, music and dancing do hold their interest however, and even if Richards aren’t professionally involved in the arts, will likely be avid supporters of them.
Although these liberated spirits are often led to obscure and remote locales, they also have a strong desire to settle down and raise their families. Deciding which of these lifestyles to choose can cause considerable angst in the Richards’ lives, but their urge to nest will almost always override their impulse to wander. Still, just because Richards get married doesn’t mean they’re rejecting the joys of independence. This usually expresses itself in the way they raise their children, who are encouraged to follow in the Richards’ rambling footsteps.
