Unisex nameCurrently #1,930 in the USSteady
Ridley
//ˈɹɪdli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20186 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ridley's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ridley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ridley |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2014 | 140 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 163 |
| 2017 | 147 |
| 2018 | 213 |
| 2019 | 187 |
| 2020 | 180 |
| 2021 | 190 |
| 2022 | 181 |
| 2023 | 179 |
| 2024 | 167 |
Ridley through the decades
- Ridley peaked in 2018, when 213 babies were named Ridley in the US.
- The 2020s were Ridley's strongest decade, averaging 179 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ridley has risen 156% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ridley currently ranks #1,930 in the US and is holding steady.