Ridley
- Pronunciation
- [Rid-ley]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Red Meadow
- Origin
- English
Ridley Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,457 baby boys have been named Ridley. The name peaked in 2021 with 92 US births that year (rank #1760). In 2024, ranked #2248 nationally — 488 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Ridley
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ridley births are: California (67), Texas (56), Florida (23).
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6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Ridley's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Ridley
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ridley against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).