Ritchie

Ritchie 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 25 boys in the United States.

Ritchie at a glance

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

About the name Ritchie

Ritchie 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, Ritchie first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #628 in 1964, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 4,092 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ritchie in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#628 in 1964
Peak year
1964
Babies named Ritchie in 2024
25
Total since 1880
4,092

Ritchie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#814 in 2001
Babies named Ritchie in 2025
12
Total since 1996
284

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ritchie mean?

The meaning of Ritchie 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 Ritchie a boy or girl name?

Ritchie is a boy name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ritchie?

Ritchie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ritchie?

Ritchie first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #628 in 1964, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].