Ridge
How to say it: RIJ · /ˈrɪdʒ/
English word name meaning a long, narrow hilltop or chain of hills.
Ridge was the 521st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 566 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #406 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #521 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 566 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,857 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #406 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ridge stands at its strongest in the 2020s after a steady climb. Holding its peak now, it looks set to rise further.
What goes with it
A single strong beat makes Ridge feel rugged and outdoorsy. Wilder shares its wild style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ridge is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ridge
- Ridge Munsy (born 1989)Democratic Republic of the Congo footballer
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