Riddick
Riddick is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cleared field, reed ditch, or red dike.
Origin and history
Riddick originated as an English surname derived from a placename, likely referring to a cleared reed field or ditch. It gained visibility in modern pop culture through the fictional character Richard B. Riddick from the Chronicles of Riddick media franchise. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily chosen for its bold, modern surname style.
Popularity in the United States
662 babies in the United States have been named Riddick since 1880. It ranks #4014 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1820.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.5 %)
- IL (25 %)
- IN (15 %)
- MO (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 348 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Fun facts
- The name originally developed as a surname tied to places characterized by reeds or cleared land in historic Britain.
- Its adoption as a given name was significantly boosted by the sci-fi antihero character played by Vin Diesel starting in 2000.