Ritchie
A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name.
Every Ritchie since 1914 — 4,170 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ritchie
Ritchie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,926 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 4,170 American babies have been named Ritchie. Its peak came in 1964, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ritchie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ritchie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 28 | #3,926 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,301 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,977 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,267 |
| 2021 | — | — | 28 | #3,898 |
| 2020 | — | — | 33 | #3,399 |
| 2019 | — | — | 48 | #2,681 |
| 2018 | — | — | 29 | #3,773 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,867 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,753 |
| 2015 | — | — | 24 | #4,265 |
| 2014 | — | — | 29 | #3,673 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,432 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2011 | — | — | 29 | #3,679 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,203 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,137 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,334 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,537 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,477 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27 | #3,595 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,750 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,218 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,753 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29 | #3,126 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,344 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,746 |
| 1990 | — | — | 52 | #1,609 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,280 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,949 |
| 1975 | — | — | 44 | #1,318 |
| 1970 | — | — | 87 | #866 |
| 1965 | — | — | 118 | #687 |
| 1960 | — | — | 54 | #1,057 |
| 1955 | — | — | 92 | #762 |
| 1950 | — | — | 50 | #985 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,444 | 12 | #2,108 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,787 | 11 | #2,292 |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,586 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,239 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,436 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,835 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ritchie
- Ritchie Blackmore Musician · b. 1945
- Ritchie Valens Musician · 1941–1959
- Ritchie De Laet Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ritchie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Ritchie in 2025?
Ritchie ranked #3,926 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ritchie?
4,170 babies have been named Ritchie in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ritchie most popular?
Ritchie peaked in 1964, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Ritchie a boy or girl name?
Ritchie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ritchie rising or falling?
Ritchie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ritchie?
Well-known people named Ritchie include Ritchie Blackmore (musician), Ritchie Valens (musician), Ritchie De Laet (soccer player).