How Many People Are Named Ridge?
Complete statistics for the name Ridge: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ridge is a very rare name for boys, with only 7,225 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 45,677 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 86% of those named Ridge being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 7,337 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ridge Through the Generations
Ridge saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 599 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The average age of people named Ridge is 14, indicating that it's predominantly a younger generation's choice. Among the 7,337 total births recorded, 6,306 are under 30, while only 985 are aged between 30 and 60, and just 46 are over 60, showcasing how recent and trendy this name really is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ridge's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ridge
How Many People Have the Name Ridge?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,676 people in the United States currently share the name Ridge. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,648 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Ridge a Common or Rare Name?
Ridge is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ridge Mean?
Ridge means "creative variant of Ridge" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ridge in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ridge Most Popular?
The name Ridge reached peak popularity in 2023, with 599 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ridge?
Approximately 6,676 people named Ridge live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,676. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,648 Americans.
Is Ridge a rare name?
Ridge is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,648 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ridge mean?
Ridge means "creative variant of Ridge" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ridge more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ridge are male and 0% are female.
When was Ridge most popular?
Ridge peaked in 2023 with 599 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.