Ritchie
Ritchie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler or powerful leader.
Origin and history
Ritchie is a diminutive or alternative spelling of the traditional name Richard. Derived from Germanic elements meaning power and brave, it has long been used as both a given name and a surname. In the United States, it remains a familiar yet moderately uncommon masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,120 babies in the United States have been named Ritchie since 1880. It ranks #1952 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1748.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.7 %)
- NC (11.4 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 55 |
| 1930-1940 | 80 |
| 1940-1950 | 222 |
| 1950-1960 | 818 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,035 |
| 1970-1980 | 580 |
| 1980-1990 | 298 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 203 |
| 2010-2019 | 278 |
| 2020-2029 | 179 |
Famous people named Ritchie
- Ritchie Valens: Singer, Songwriter
- Ritchie Blackmore: Guitarist, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Ritchie developed originally as a medieval diminutive and surname variant of Richard.
- The spelling is famous in rock history through musicians like Ritchie Valens and Ritchie Blackmore.