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Richter

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIK-ter /ˈrɪk.tər/Medium

Meaning: From the German surname Richter, 'a judge; an arbiter' (also the name of the Richter scale of earthquake magnitude); a surname-name; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A judge; an arbiter: Richter is a German surname. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'RIK-ter').
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Richter, 'a judge; an arbiter' (also the name of the Richter scale of earthquake magnitude); a surname-name; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#7568 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Richter comes from the German surname Richter, 'a judge; an arbiter' (also the name of the Richter scale of earthquake magnitude; a surname-name; we note the surname). A crisp, bold name (said 'RIK-ter').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-judge at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Richter means 'a judge; an arbiter' in German (also the name of the Richter scale) — a crisp, bold surname-name (we note the surname; said 'RIK-ter').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Richter — surname-name

Variations

RicherRikter

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Richter mean?

Richter is a German surname, 'a judge; an arbiter'. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Richter?

It's said RIK-ter /ˈrɪk.tər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Richter a boy or girl name?

Richter is a boy's name here.

How popular is Richter?

Richter is a very rare name in the U.S.

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