Dominant ruler; brave leader
Originally a diminutive of Richard, Richie has evolved into a standalone name. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'ric', meaning power or ruler, and 'hard', meaning brave or hardy.
Less common today
Richie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,132 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pioneering rock and roll singer and songwriter
The wholesome protagonist and high school student · Happy Days
Former New Zealand rugby union captain
The world's richest boy · Harvey Comics
A member of the Losers' Club · IT by Stephen King
Lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi
Folk singer and guitarist who opened Woodstock
