Ridley
UnisexRidley has been given to 2,892 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 24,057 boys was named Ridley.
Meaning & origin /ˈɹɪdli/
Place names in England, Old English hrēad (“reeds”) or rydde (“cleared land”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”). Thus, equivalent to reed or rid +‎ -ley (“lea”)API.
Origin: surnames
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,892
Peak year
2018 (213 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
▲ +25%
Gender split
47% girls / 53% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ridley — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ridley.
Sibling name ideas for Ridley
Same era and popularity as Ridley, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ridley?
Ridley has been given to 2,892 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ridley peak?
Ridley peaked in 2018, when 213 babies were given the name.
Is Ridley a girl or boy name?
Ridley is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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