Richard Dimas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Richard Dimas — strong ruler
2.6 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Richard Dimas 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 Dimas: Dimas (Greek: Δήμας) is a Greek, Portuguese and Spanish surname derived from the biblical Saint Dimas. It is the surname of: Angger Dimas (born 1988), Indonesian electronic musician. Christos Dimas (born 1980), Greek politician. Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta (born 1957), Brazilian musician and architect. Eva Dimas (born 1973), Salvadoran weightlifter. Irma Dimas (born 1986), Salvadoran model and beauty queen. José Romão Dimas (born 1930), Portuguese association footballer. Pedro Dimas (born 1934), Mexican musician and composer. Pyrros Dimas (born 1971), Greek weightlifter. 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: Dimas

Spanish

Dimas (Greek: Δήμας) is a Greek, Portuguese and Spanish surname derived from the biblical Saint Dimas. It is the surname of: Angger Dimas (born 1988), Indonesian electronic musician. Christos Dimas (born 1980), Greek politician. Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta (born 1957), Brazilian musician and architect. Eva Dimas (born 1973), Salvadoran weightlifter. Irma Dimas (born 1986), Salvadoran model and beauty queen. José Romão Dimas (born 1930), Portuguese association footballer. Pedro Dimas (born 1934), Mexican musician and composer. Pyrros Dimas (born 1971), Greek weightlifter.

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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 Dimas

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 Dimas:

8
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Dimas?
The surname Dimas originates from Spanish. Dimas (Greek: Δήμας) is a Greek, Portuguese and Spanish surname derived from the biblical Saint Dimas. It is the surname of: Angger Dimas (born 1988), Indonesian electronic musician. Christos Dimas (born 1980), Greek politician. Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta (born 1957), Brazilian musician and architect. Eva Dimas (born 1973), Salvadoran weightlifter. Irma Dimas (born 1986), Salvadoran model and beauty queen. José Romão Dimas (born 1930), Portuguese association footballer. Pedro Dimas (born 1934), Mexican musician and composer. Pyrros Dimas (born 1971), Greek weightlifter.
What are the origins of the name Richard Dimas?
The name Richard Dimas combines two different traditions: the first name Richard has Germanic roots, while the surname Dimas originates from Spanish.
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