Ridge

Ridge is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 563 boys in the United States.

Ridge at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ridge

Ridge belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ridge first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #505 in 2023, and in 2024 563 babies received the name — 7,324 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ridge in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#505 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Ridge in 2024
563
Total since 1880
7,324

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ridge mean?

The meaning of Ridge is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ridge a boy or girl name?

Ridge is a boy name. In 2024, 563 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ridge?

Ridge comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ridge?

Ridge first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #505 in 2023, and 563 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].