Judge
Derived from the Middle High German word 'rihtaere', meaning judge or arbiter. It originated as an occupational surname for a magistrate or a high-ranking legal official. In modern usage, it is a rare and distinctive choice for a first name with a strong, authoritative sound.
Less common today
Richter isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,541 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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