Ritchie
Ritchie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษนษชtอกสi/
Meaning and origin of Ritchie
- A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
From Richard.
How popular is Ritchie?
Since 1880, 50 girls and 4,120 boys in the U.S. have been named Ritchie (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3787 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #628 in 1964. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ritchie FAQ
What does the name Ritchie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name. A surname transferred from the given name. From Richard.
What is the origin of the name Ritchie?
Ritchie is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Ritchie?
Since 1880, 50 girls and 4,120 boys in the U.S. have been named Ritchie (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3787 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #628 in 1964. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ritchie a boy or girl name?
Ritchie is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 50 girls and 4,120 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.