Riddick
Every Riddick since 1922 — 662 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riddick
Riddick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,564 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 662 American babies have been named Riddick. Its peak came in 2016, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Riddick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riddick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,564 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,744 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,027 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,669 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,732 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,996 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,876 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,219 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,298 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,468 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,015 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,079 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,562 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,783 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,769 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,227 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,891 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,551 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,124 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,367 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,556 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,974 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,357 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,933 |
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Famous people named Riddick
- Riddick Bowe Boxer · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riddick in 2025?
Riddick ranked #5,564 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riddick?
662 babies have been named Riddick in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riddick most popular?
Riddick peaked in 2016, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Riddick a boy or girl name?
Riddick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riddick rising or falling?
Riddick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Riddick?
Well-known people named Riddick include Riddick Bowe (boxer).