Richard Burden

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Richard Burden — strong ruler
2.6 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Richard Burden is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Richard is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric (power) and hard (brave, hardy). Borne by three kings of England. The surname Burden: Alfie Burden, English professional snooker player Amanda Burden (née Mortimer; born 1944), American urban planner Arthur Scott Burden (1879–1921), American equestrian Barry Burden (born 1971), American political scientist Bob Burden, American cartoon artist Bob Burden (academic), English educational researcher and theorist Carter Burden (1941–1996), American politician Chris Burden, American avant-garde artist Doug Burden (born 1965), American rower Francis Burden (1829/30–1882), British chess player Fred Burden (1852–1897), editor, Adelaide Advertiser Harold Nelson Burden (1860–1930), English. Richard is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.6 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Richard reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Richard

Meaning: strong ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric (power) and hard (brave, hardy). Borne by three kings of England.

Surname: Burden

English

Alfie Burden, English professional snooker player Amanda Burden (née Mortimer; born 1944), American urban planner Arthur Scott Burden (1879–1921), American equestrian Barry Burden (born 1971), American political scientist Bob Burden, American cartoon artist Bob Burden (academic), English educational researcher and theorist Carter Burden (1941–1996), American politician Chris Burden, American avant-garde artist Doug Burden (born 1965), American rower Francis Burden (1829/30–1882), British chess player Fred Burden (1852–1897), editor, Adelaide Advertiser Harold Nelson Burden (1860–1930), English.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Richard is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Richard by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Richard has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Rick
  • Dick
  • Rich
  • Richie
  • Ricardo
  • Riccardo

Notable People Named Richard Burden

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Richard Burden:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Richard?
The first name Richard originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric (power) and hard (brave, hardy). Borne by three kings of England.
When was Richard most popular?
The name Richard reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burden?
The surname Burden originates from English. Alfie Burden, English professional snooker player Amanda Burden (née Mortimer; born 1944), American urban planner Arthur Scott Burden (1879–1921), American equestrian Barry Burden (born 1971), American political scientist Bob Burden, American cartoon artist Bob Burden (academic), English educational researcher and theorist Carter Burden (1941–1996), American politician Chris Burden, American avant-garde artist Doug Burden (born 1965), American rower Francis Burden (1829/30–1882), British chess player Fred Burden (1852–1897), editor, Adelaide Advertiser Harold Nelson Burden (1860–1930), English.
What are the origins of the name Richard Burden?
The name Richard Burden combines two different traditions: the first name Richard has Germanic roots, while the surname Burden originates from English.
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