Ridge
From ridge. Originating from Middle English.
Every Ridge since 1948 — 7,911 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ridge
Ridge is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #530 in 2025 with 566 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 7,911 American babies have been named Ridge. Its peak came in 2023, when 599 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ridge stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ridge year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,754 | 566 | #530 |
| 2024 | — | — | 565 | #529 |
| 2023 | — | — | 599 | #505 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,431 | 562 | #531 |
| 2021 | — | — | 506 | #560 |
| 2020 | — | — | 429 | #629 |
| 2019 | — | — | 443 | #617 |
| 2018 | — | — | 344 | #706 |
| 2017 | — | — | 325 | #735 |
| 2016 | — | — | 249 | #880 |
| 2015 | — | — | 226 | #937 |
| 2014 | — | — | 167 | #1,140 |
| 2013 | — | — | 170 | #1,095 |
| 2012 | — | — | 146 | #1,220 |
| 2011 | — | — | 122 | #1,375 |
| 2010 | — | — | 132 | #1,306 |
| 2009 | — | — | 135 | #1,300 |
| 2008 | — | — | 94 | #1,651 |
| 2007 | — | — | 90 | #1,695 |
| 2006 | — | — | 111 | #1,416 |
| 2005 | — | — | 112 | #1,352 |
| 2004 | — | — | 89 | #1,514 |
| 2003 | — | — | 92 | #1,437 |
| 2002 | — | — | 91 | #1,432 |
| 2001 | — | — | 88 | #1,423 |
| 2000 | — | — | 82 | #1,495 |
| 1995 | — | — | 108 | #1,095 |
| 1990 | — | — | 99 | #1,071 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ridge mean?
From ridge. Originating from Middle English.
How popular is the name Ridge in 2025?
Ridge ranked #530 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 566 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ridge?
7,911 babies have been named Ridge in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ridge most popular?
Ridge peaked in 2023, when 599 newborns received the name.
Is Ridge a boy or girl name?
Ridge is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ridge rising or falling?
Ridge is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.