A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ritchie since 1914
Babies named Ritchie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 222 |
| 1950s | 818 |
| 1960s | 1,035 |
| 1970s | 580 |
| 1980s | 298 |
| 1990s | 359 |
| 2000s | 203 |
| 2010s | 278 |
| 2020s | 179 |
Meaning & origin
Ritchie, a diminutive of Richard, has seen a curious trajectory in American naming. First recorded in 1914, it hit its peak in 1964, a time when Richard was still a top-10 staple. Since 2007, however, Ritchie has been on the rise, climbing the ranks from relative obscurity. In 2025, it ranked 3,848th, with approximately 1 in 61,003 boys receiving the name. The name's strongest association remains its abbreviated charm, and it has seen the most usage in California, reflecting both its enduring appeal and regional preferences.
Ritchie is a Scottish and English diminutive of Richard, derived from the Old High German elements 'ric' (power, ruler) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). Originally a nickname, it became established as a given name in its own right, particularly in Scotland and the north of England. Its use as a first name saw a modest peak in the mid-20th century.
Where Ritchie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ritchie” around the world
Where Ritchie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rich, Ritch
Sibling names for Ritchie
Names that share Ritchie's style, for a brother or sister.
