Ridge
Ridge is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Elevated crest of land.
Origin and history
Ridge is a topographic name derived from the Old English word for a long, narrow elevation or crest of land. Historically used as a surname, it has grown in popularity in the United States as a given name for boys in recent years. Its usage reflects the modern trend of adopting nature-inspired and rugged word-names.
Popularity in the United States
7,893 babies in the United States have been named Ridge since 1880. It ranks #1363 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #537.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- UT (8.2 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- LA (5.5 %)
- TN (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,082 |
| 2000-2010 | 984 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,324 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,227 |
Famous people named Ridge
- Ridge Canipe: actor
Fun facts
- Originally assigned as a surname to someone who lived near a prominent mountain or hill crest.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for boys named Ridge have occurred since 2020.