Ridge
Meaningridge · English
- US rank
- #529
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #505 in 2023
566 babies were named Ridge in the US in 2025. It has climbed 96 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2022–2025
US births per million boys, 1948–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ridge you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,018 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ridge, 566 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ridge would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRidge first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #505.
- Then vs nowRidge is 7.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,923 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,018.
- TrendRidge has climbed 96 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #529. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRidge is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #64, followed by Idaho (#97) and Montana (#127). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningIn English, Ridge means “ridge”.
About the name Ridge
Ridge is a boy name of English origin meaning “ridge”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-dge”. US birth records list Ridge for boys from 1948 to 2025, in 46 of those 78 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #505 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #529, with 566 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.8 | 363,636 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.1 | 317,460 boys |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,674 boys |
| 1990s | 56 | 17,969 boys |
| 2000s | 49 | 20,280 boys |
| 2010s | 125 | 8,014 boys |
| 2020s | 312 | 3,210 boys |
Other spellings of Ridge
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ridge
What does the name Ridge mean?
Ridge means “ridge” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ridge?
Ridge has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ridge a boy or girl name?
Ridge is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ridge?
Ridge ranked #529 for US boys in 2025, given to 566 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#505).