Ridge
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US Popularity:1059
Origin:British
Meaning:Continuous elevated mountain crest; The back of a person or animal
The name Ridge is a boy’s name with British origins. Ridge stems from an Old English word and means “continuous elevated mountain crest” and also “the back of a person or animal.” The name Ridge has risen through the popularity ranks in the United States in recent years. In 2015, Ridge entered the top 1,000 names for the first time since 1989. This unique, vintage name certainly catches the eye as a splendid choice in modern America.
Ridge Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ridge is currently #2114 on The Bump
Boy:Ridge is currently #637 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ridge is currently #1059 in U.S. births
Boy:Ridge is currently #363 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1059
in 2022
+ 84
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Ridge
Behind the Name, Ridge, January 2022
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'ridge'
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