Ritchie
girl nameRitchie entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3503 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#3503
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #4195 |
| 1930s | #4331 |
| 1940s | #4210 |
| 1950s | #5753 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ritchie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ritchie alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ritchie in 2025?
- Ritchie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ritchie most popular?
- Ritchie peaked in 1940, reaching #3503 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ritchie with classmates?
- Ritchie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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