Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Ridgely since 1946
Babies named Ridgely per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 18 |
| 1950s | 0 | 28 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 5 |
| 2010s | 15 | 24 |
| 2020s | 8 | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Ridgely is a rare unisex name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1946. It saw its highest usage ever in 2023, though it has been falling in popularity since 2022. The name is an English surname-turned-first-name, evoking a pastoral image of a ridge meadow. Despite its low overall numbers, Ridgely appeals to parents drawn to surname names with a natural, outdoorsy feel.
Ridgely is an English surname derived from a place name, likely from Old English "hrycg" meaning ridge and "lēah" meaning wood or clearing. It originated as a habitational name, used for those who lived near a ridge meadow. As a given name, it emerged in the 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ridge, Lee
Variants: Ridgeley, Ridgley
Sibling names for Ridgely
Names that share Ridgely's style, for a brother or sister.
