Ridley
How to say it: RID-lee · /ˈrɪdli/
English surname from Old English 'hreod' (reed) + 'leah' (clearing); 'reed clearing'.
Ridley was the 1,548th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 166 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,665 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,548 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 166 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,971 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,665 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Ridley is enjoying its best showing in the 2020s. Even at its peak, the path ahead looks softer.
What goes with it
Light and crisp with plenty of soft sounds. Finley pairs nicely alongside it, and Rid offers a snappy short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ridley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Ridley
- Ridley Scott (born 1937)English filmmaker
- Ridley Pearson (born 1953)American writer
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