Declining since 2019, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Rydge since 2006
Babies named Rydge per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rydge's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Rydge is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2006. Since then, it has remained relatively rare, never breaking into the top 1000. Its peak year was 2020, when it ranked highest in usage, but its popularity has been gradually declining since 2019. As of the most recent data, approximately 1 in 213,510 boys received the name in 2025. The name's lack of top-state concentration suggests it is used sporadically across the country. Likely a creative respelling of Ridge, Rydge fits a trend of short, surname-style names ending in 'dge' (like Judge or Budge) that have gained traction in the 21st century. Its sparse history makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both grounded and contemporary.
Rydge first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Ridge, which is an English topographic surname for someone living on or near a ridge. Alternatively, it could be a blend of popular name sounds, such as the ending -dge from names like Budge or Judge, with the initial R.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ry
Variants: Ridge, Rydg
Sibling names for Rydge
Names that share Rydge's style, for a brother or sister.
