Ridge Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ridge is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ridge?
Ridge is spelled R-I-D-G-E. The name has 5 letters.
Ridge at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The word “ridge” denotes a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.
- Origin
- The name “Ridge” may derive from the English word for a narrow elevated landform such as a hilltop or mountain crest.
- Pronunciation
- RIJ · 1 syllable
Ridge Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#529
Recorded Births566
- Girls usage fell 6,910 places to #14,942 and recorded 8 fewer births compared with 2022.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #529 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ridge Mean?
The word “ridge” denotes a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.
Origin: The name “Ridge” may derive from the English word for a narrow elevated landform such as a hilltop or mountain crest.
How Do You Pronounce Ridge?
PronunciationRIJ
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Ridge?
- History
- “Ridge” as a surname is associated with English-speaking regions and may have originated as a topographic surname for individuals living near or on a ridge.
Ridge Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 566 | #529 |
| 2024 | Boys | 565 | #527 |
| 2023 | Boys | 599 | #505 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2022 | Boys | 562 | #531 |
| 2021 | Boys | 506 | #560 |
| 2020 | Boys | 429 | #625 |
| 2019 | Boys | 443 | #614 |
| 2018 | Boys | 344 | #703 |
| 2017 | Boys | 325 | #734 |
| 2016 | Boys | 249 | #878 |
| 2015 | Boys | 226 | #934 |
| 2014 | Boys | 167 | #1,137 |
| 2013 | Boys | 170 | #1,090 |
| 2012 | Boys | 146 | #1,218 |
| 2011 | Boys | 122 | #1,371 |
| 2010 | Boys | 132 | #1,299 |
| 2009 | Boys | 135 | #1,298 |
| 2008 | Boys | 94 | #1,639 |
| 2007 | Boys | 90 | #1,681 |
| 2006 | Boys | 111 | #1,413 |
| 2005 | Boys | 112 | #1,343 |
| 2004 | Boys | 89 | #1,502 |
When Was Ridge Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
599 recorded births
National rank #505
2025 · Boys
566 recorded births
National rank #529
2024 · Boys
565 recorded births
National rank #527
2022 · Boys
562 recorded births
National rank #531
Where Ridge Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #64 | 7 |
| ID | #97 | 25 |
| SD | #127 | 10 |
| MT | #127 | 10 |
| UT | #158 | 34 |
| NE | #244 | 10 |
| KS | #246 | 15 |
| AR | #247 | 14 |