How old is someone named Ricardo?
The average Ricardo is 36 years old.
Half of all living Ricardos are between 22 and 48.
When was Ricardo popular?
Ricardo is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1998 but no single era. You'll meet Ricardos of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 61 | 0 |
| 1910s | 330 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,168 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,789 | 220 |
| 1940s | 3,060 | 1,400 |
| 1950s | 10,377 | 7,000 |
| 1960s | 13,253 | 11,000 |
| 1970s | 17,826 | 16,000 |
| 1980s | 23,277 | 22,000 |
| 1990s | 29,446 | 28,000 |
| 2000s | 27,232 | 27,000 |
| 2010s | 13,928 | 14,000 |
| 2020s | 5,409 | 5,400 |
How many Ricardos are still alive?
About 130,000 Ricardos are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 150,000 babies named Ricardo since 1888.
Most Ricardos ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Ricardo?
About one in three living Ricardos are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Ricardo an old name?
Somewhat. Ricardo is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ricardo will be 50 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ricardo a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Ricardos are men.
Names the same age as Ricardo
NAME TWIN
Ricardo's name twin is Ernesto. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ernesto's age curve is the closest match to Ricardo's: 97% alike.
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Questions about the name Ricardo
How old is the average Ricardo?
The average Ricardo in the US is 36 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ricardo?
About 130,000 Ricardos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 150,000 babies given the name since 1888.
When was the name Ricardo most popular?
In 1998, when about 3,100 baby boys were named Ricardo.
Is Ricardo a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 31% of living Ricardos, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this